Thematic Bible
2 Corinthians 8:1 (show verse)
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches of Macedonia:
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
The church » The object of the grace of God
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
The church » The object of the grace of God
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
2 Corinthians 8:2 (show verse)
During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity.
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Joy » Of saints should be » Abundant
Joy » Instances of » Of the macedonian Christians, when they made a contribution for the Christians at jerusalem
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Joy » Of saints should be » Abundant
Joy » Instances of » Of the macedonian Christians, when they made a contribution for the Christians at jerusalem
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
2 Corinthians 8:3 (show verse)
I testify that, on their own, according to their ability and beyond their ability,
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Missionaries » With a superabundant liberality
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Sacrificial giving » The churches of macedonia
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Missionaries » With a superabundant liberality
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Sacrificial giving » The churches of macedonia
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
2 Corinthians 8:4 (show verse)
they begged us insistently for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints,
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Sacrificial giving » The churches of macedonia
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Sacrificial giving » The churches of macedonia
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
2 Corinthians 8:5 (show verse)
and not just as we had hoped. Instead, they gave themselves especially to the Lord, then to us by God’s will.
Consecration » Examples of personal
Consecration » Personal
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Missionaries » In first giving their own selves to the lord
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Examples of personal
Consecration » Personal
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Missionaries » In first giving their own selves to the lord
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Examples of personal
2 Corinthians 8:6 (show verse)
So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete this grace to you.
2 Corinthians 8:7 (show verse)
Now as you excel in everything—faith, speech, knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us—excel also in this grace.
Christian conduct » Abounding in the work of the lord
Diligence » Saints should abound in
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Faith » Saints should » Abound in
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Christian graces exemplify
Liberality » Should be exercised » Abundantly
Love to man » Saints should » Provoke each other to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Love them
The poor » Care for » Should be urged
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Spiritual utterance given to aid in
Diligence » Saints should abound in
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Faith » Saints should » Abound in
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Christian graces exemplify
Liberality » Should be exercised » Abundantly
Love to man » Saints should » Provoke each other to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Love them
The poor » Care for » Should be urged
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Spiritual utterance given to aid in
2 Corinthians 8:8 (show verse)
I am not saying this as a command. Rather, by means of the diligence of others, I am testing the genuineness of your love.
2 Corinthians 8:9 (show verse)
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich, for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich.
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Christ, character of » Self-denying
Debtors » Spiritual
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Grace » Of Christ » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Grace » Christ's » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Liberality » Christ set an example of
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul
Poverty » Why jesus Christ became poor
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Selfishness » The example of Christ condemns
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
Unselfishness » Christ
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Wealth » What makes you rich
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Christ, character of » Self-denying
Debtors » Spiritual
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Grace » Of Christ » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Grace » Christ's » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Liberality » Christ set an example of
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul
Poverty » Why jesus Christ became poor
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Selfishness » The example of Christ condemns
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
Unselfishness » Christ
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Wealth » What makes you rich
2 Corinthians 8:10 (show verse)
Now I am giving an opinion on this because it is profitable for you, who a year ago began not only to do something but also to desire it.
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 8:11 (show verse)
But now finish the task as well, that just as there was eagerness to desire it, so there may also be a completion from what you have.
2 Corinthians 8:12 (show verse)
For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
2 Corinthians 8:13 (show verse)
It is not that there may be relief for others and hardship for you, but it is a question of equality—
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 8:14 (show verse)
at the present time your surplus is available for their need, so their abundance may also become available for our need, so there may be equality.
2 Corinthians 8:15 (show verse)
As it has been written:
The person who gathered much
did not have too much,
and the person who gathered little
did not have too little.
did not have too much,
and the person who gathered little
did not have too little.
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 8:16 (show verse)
Thanks be to God who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus.
2 Corinthians 8:17 (show verse)
For he accepted our urging and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice.
2 Corinthians 8:18 (show verse)
We have sent with him the brother who is praised throughout the churches for his gospel ministry.
2 Corinthians 8:19 (show verse)
And not only that, but he was also appointed by the churches to accompany us with this gift that is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
2 Corinthians 8:20 (show verse)
We are taking this precaution so no one can criticize us about this large sum administered by us.
2 Corinthians 8:21 (show verse)
For we are making provision for what is right, not only before the Lord but also before men.
2 Corinthians 8:22 (show verse)
We have also sent with them our brother. We have often tested him in many circumstances and found him to be diligent—and now even more diligent because of his great confidence in you.
2 Corinthians 8:23 (show verse)
As for Titus, he is my partner and coworker serving you; as for our brothers, they are the messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:24 (show verse)
Therefore, show them proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you.