2 Corinthians 8:1

Translations

Modern

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

Traditional

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

Literal

Now we make known to you, brothers, the grace of God having been given in the churches of Macedonia,

Latin

Notam autem facimus vobis, fratres, gratiam Dei, quæ data est in ecclesiis Macedoniæ:

Original

Greek

English

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

Notes

2 Corinthians 8:1–2

The churches in Macedonia included the church in Philippi. According to Acts and Philippians, this church faced many troubles and was very poor. Despite this, they generously sent gifts to Paul and supported the collection (8:4–5; Philippians 1:5; 2:25–30; 4:15–20).

2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15

Paul now focuses on collecting funds for the Jerusalem church (8:4; 9:1). This relief fund aimed to help the poor believers in the holy city (Acts 11:27–30; Romans 15:25–27, 31; Galatians 2:10). Paul had previously given instructions about this matter (1 Corinthians 16:1–2). Now it was time to gather the funds (2 Corinthians 8:6). Paul hoped this gift from non-Jewish congregations to the Jewish church would strengthen ties between the two groups in the early Christian community.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Giving

Related verses

Acts 16:9
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
2 Corinthians 9:2
For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
2 Corinthians 9:4
Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.
1 Thessalonians 4:10
And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
Colossians 1:29
To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
2 Corinthians 9:12
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
1 Thessalonians 1:7–8
As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
Ephesians 3:8
Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Romans 15:26
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

Parallels

Philippians 4:10–20

Places

Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there

Glossary

Alms Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ First Letter to the Corinthians Letter to the Galatians Macedonia Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus, Letter to

Topics

Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Emulation: General Scriptures Concerning Grace: Saints: Abound in Gifts of Liberality: Extraordinary - Exemplified: Churches of Macedonia Macedonia: The Congregation In, Sends Contributions to the Poor Saints in Jerusalem Poor: Kindness to Congregations Poor: Kindness to Congregations of Macedonia and Achaia Religious Zeal: Exemplified Tact: Paul in Stimulating Benevolent Giving The Church: The Object of the Grace of God The Macedonian Empire: Liberality of the Churches of The Poor: Regard For: Churches of Macedonia and Achaia

2 Corinthians 8:1

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