2 Coríntios 8
A.T. Robertson · Citado em PreceptAustin
2 Coríntios 8
Robertson writes that charis has "a variety of applied meanings. They all come from the notion of sweetness, charm, loveliness, joy, delight, like words of grace, Luke 4:22, growing grace, Eph. 4:29, with grace, Col. 4:6. The notion of kindness is in it also, especially of God towards men as here. It is a favorite word for Christianity, the Gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24) in contrast with law or works (John 1:16). Gratitude is expressed also (Luke 6:32), especially to God (Ro 6:17)." Grace of God - 20v - Lk. 2:40; Acts 11:23; Acts 13:43; Acts 14:26; Acts 20:24; Rom. 5:15; 1 Co. 1:4; 1 Co. 3:10; 1 Co. 15:10; 2 Co. 1:12; 2 Co. 6:1; 2 Co. 8:1; 2 Co. 9:14; Gal. 2:21; Col. 1:6; Tit. 2:11; Heb. 2:9; Heb. 12:15; 1 Pet. 4:10; 1 Pet. 5:12 Churches (1577) ekklesia from ek = out + klesis = a calling, verb = kaleo = to call) literally means called out (but see note by Louw-Nida below) and as commonly used in the Greco-Roman vernacular referred to citizens who were called out from their homes to be publicly assembled or gathered to discuss or carry out affairs of state. Uses in Corinthians - 1 Co. 1:2; 1 Co. 4:17; 1 Co. 6:4; 1 Co. 7:17; 1 Co. 10:32; 1 Co. 11:16; 1 Co. 11:18; 1 Co. 11:22; 1 Co. 12:28; 1 Co. 14:4; 1 Co. 14:5; 1 Co. 14:12; 1 Co. 14:19; 1 Co. 14:23; 1 Co. 14:28; 1 Co. 14:33; 1 Co. 14:34; 1 Co. 14:35; 1 Co. 15:9; 1 Co. 16:1; 1 Co. 16:19; 2 Co. 1:1; 2 Co. 8:1; 2 Co. 8:18; 2 Co. 8:19; 2 Co. 8:23; 2 Co. 8:24; 2 Co. 11:8; 2 Co. 11:28; 2 Co. 12:13 Bob
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Robertson - Apparently Paul had been reluctant to press the Macedonians because of their manifest poverty. They demanded the right to have a share in it. R Kent
2 Coríntios 8
Robertson on appointed - cheirotoneo from cheirotoneō, old verb to stretch out the hands (cheir teinō) and so to vote in public. The idea is that this brother was chosen by the churches, not by Paul. Only here in N.T. save Acts 14:23 where it means to appoint without notion of raising the hands. Murray Harris on appointed - Originally the verb cheirotoneo indicated election by "stretching out the hand" (i.e., voting), but this meaning cannot be pressed in NT usage where the term simply denotes appointment (e.g., Acts 14:23) with no implication of the "laying on of hands." (1 and 2 Corinthians The Expositor's Bible Commentary) In this gracious work, (charis = the offering) which is being administered (diakoneo) by us for the glory (doxa) of the Lord (kurios) Himself, and to show our readiness (prothumia - show our readiness to help) - The generous gift was a work of grace which was administered for (1) the Lord would receive glory (always the summum bonum for any ministry endeavor!) and the Jerusalem saints would see their readiness to help alleviate their poverty (Gal 2:10+). Gilbrant - The offering accomplished purposes other than just meeting the needs of brethren in financial straits. Everyone participating did so in worship, to the glory of God. The offering also demonstrated the grace of giving the Lord had worked in the hearts of believers at Corinth. It showed their ready mind and willingness to love their brethren in Christ in deed as well as word. (The Complete Biblical Library – Romans-Corinthians)