2 Corinthians 8:1

2 Corinthians 8:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
• New International Version (NIV)And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
• English Standard Version (ESV)We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia:

Context of 2 Corinthians 8:1

Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia, 2that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity. 3For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,

2 Corinthians 8:1 word by word

Γνωρίζομεν δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, τὴν χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ τὴν δεδομένην ἐν ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τῆς ΜακεδονίαςRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Moreoverδέde · thenG1161
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• we doγνωρίζωgnōrizō · to make knownG1107
• youσύsu · youG4771
• of the graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• bestowedδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• onἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the churchesἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
• of MacedoniaΜακεδονίαMakedonia · MacedoniaG3109

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 8:1

• 2 Corinthians 8:19In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.
• 2 Corinthians 8:2that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.
• Acts 11:23When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
• 1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been in vain. In fact, I worked harder than all of them – yet not I, but the grace of God with me.
• Ephesians 3:8To me – less than the least of all the saints – this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ
• Colossians 1:29Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.
• 2 Corinthians 9:2because I know your eagerness to help. I keep boasting to the Macedonians about this eagerness of yours, that Achaia has been ready to give since last year, and your zeal to participate has stirred up most of them.
• 2 Corinthians 11:9When I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.
• Acts 16:9A vision appeared to Paul during the night: A Macedonian man was standing there urging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!”
• Romans 15:26For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:7As a result you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:10And indeed you are practicing it toward all the brothers and sisters in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more,

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit - In all our dignified version very few ill-constructed sentences can be found; however here is one, and the worst in the book. We do you to wit is in the original ̔, we make known unto you. This is plain and intelligible, the other is not so; and the form is now obsolete. The grace of God bestowed - Dr. Whitby has made it fully evident that the signifies the charitable contribution made by the Churches in Macedonia…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit - We make known to you; we inform you. The phrase “we do you to wit,” is used in Tyndale‘s translation, and means “we cause you to know.” The purpose for which Paul informed them of the liberality of the churches of Macedonia was to excite them to similar liberality. Of the grace of God … - The favor which God had shown them in exciting a spirit of liberality, and in enabling them to contribute to the fund for…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The apostle reminds them of charitable contributions for the poor saints. (1-6) Enforces this by their gifts, and by the love and grace of Christ. (7-9) By the willingness they had shown to this good work. (10-15) He recommends Titus to them. (16-24) Verses 1-6 The grace of God must be owned as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. It is great grace and favour from God, if we are made useful to others, and forward to any…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-2The 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-242Co 8:1-24. The Collection for the Saints; the Readiness of the Macedonians a Pattern to the Corinthians; Christ the Highest Pattern; Each Is to Give Willingly after His Ability; Titus and Two Others Are the Agents Accredited to Complete the Collection. 1. we do you to wit--we make known to you. the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia--Their liberality was not of themselves naturally, but of God's grace bestowed on them, and enabling them…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 8:1

• Alms
• Beneficence
• Church
• Emulation
• Macedonia
• Poor
• Tact
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• God
• Macedonia
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Accept
• Accord
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Bestow
• Church
• Church Government
• Collection

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings