2Co 8:16-18 “ But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;” … Continue reading THANKS BE TO GOD FOR EARNEST CARE
FIRST A WILLING MIND
2Co 8:12-15 “For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, … Continue reading FIRST A WILLING MIND
YE KNOW THE GRACE OF OUR LORD
2Co 8:9-11 “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be … Continue reading YE KNOW THE GRACE OF OUR LORD
AND THIS THEY DID
2Co 8:5-8 “And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, … Continue reading AND THIS THEY DID
ABUNDANCE OF JOY AND DEPTH OF POVERTY
2Co 8:1-4 “Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they … Continue reading ABUNDANCE OF JOY AND DEPTH OF POVERTY
WE WERE COMFORTED IN YOUR COMFORT
2Co 7:13-16 “Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so … Continue reading WE WERE COMFORTED IN YOUR COMFORT