2 Corinthians 8:5

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Modern

And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And not even as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and to us by the will of God.

Latin

Et non sicut speravimus, sed semetipsos dederunt primum Domino, deinde nobis per voluntatem Dei,

Original

Greek

English

And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God.

Notes

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.

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Paul (Saul) Christian Giving

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