2 Corinthians 9:2

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

Literal

For I know your readiness, which I boast of to Macedonians on behalf of you, that Achaia has been prepared from a year ago, and your zeal provoked the greater part.

Latin

Scio enim promptum animum vestrum: pro quo de vobis glorior apud Macedones. Quoniam et Achaia parata est ab anno præterito, et vestra æmulatio provocavit plurimos.

Original

Greek

English

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.

Notes

2 Corinthians 9:1–5

Two reasons encourage the spirit of love in giving:

to follow the example of the Macedonians, who were generous despite their poverty (9:2); and
to avoid embarrassing Paul or themselves, as he had praised the Corinthians' generosity to the Macedonians (9:3–5).

To ensure the collection at Corinth is ready on time, Paul will send delegates (8:16–24) ahead to prepare the promised gift.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Giving

Related verses

2 Corinthians 8:10
And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
2 Corinthians 8:8
I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.
2 Corinthians 8:24
In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.
1 Corinthians 16:15
You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
1 Thessalonians 1:7
As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
Acts 18:12
While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.
2 Corinthians 8:19
More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
2 Corinthians 7:4
Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.
2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:

Parallels

1 Corinthians 16:1–4

Places

Achaia: A Roman province in southern Greece, including Corinth Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Boast First Letter to the Corinthians Letter to the Galatians Macedonia Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Achaia: Benevolence of the Christians In Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Emulation: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality in Corinth Liberality: Exercise of, Provokes Others To Love to Man: Saints should Provoke Each Other To Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Tact: Paul in Stimulating Benevolent Giving Zeal: Provokes Others to do Good

2 Corinthians 9:2

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