2 Coríntios 8

2 Coríntios 8

8:1 8:2 8:3 8:4 8:5 8:6 8:7 8:8 8:9 8:10 8:11 8:12 8:13 8:14 8:15 8:16 8:17 8:18 8:19 8:20 8:21 8:22 8:23 8:24 2 CORINTHIANS - PAUL'S MINISTRY IN THE LIGHT OF THE INDESCRIBABLE GIFT Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Another Chart from Charles Swindoll A Third Chart Overview of Second Corinthians 2Co 1:1-7:16 Character of Paul 2Co 8:1-9:15 Collection for the Saints 2Co 10:1-12:21 Credentials of Paul Testimonial & Didactic Practical Apologetic Past: Misunderstanding & Explanation Present: Practical Project Future: Anxieties Apostle's Conciliation, Ministry & Exhortations Apostle's Solicitation for Judean Saints Apostle's Vindication of Himself Forgiveness, Reconciliation Gratitude Confidence Vindication Ephesus to Macedonia: Change of Itinerary Explained Macedonia: Preparation for Visit to Corinth To Corinth: Certainty and Imminence of the Visit 2Co 1:1-7:16 2Co 8:1-9:15 2Co 10:1-12:21 2Corinthians written ~ 56-57AD - see Chronological Table of Paul's Life and Ministry Adapted & modified from Jensen's Survey of the New Testament (Highly Recommended Resource) & Wilkinson's Talk Thru the Bible INTRODUCTIONS TO SECOND CORINTHIANS: IRVING JENSEN - Introduction and study tips - excellent preliminary resource - scroll to page 1877 (Notes on both 1-2 Cor begin on p 1829) JOHN MACARTHUR 2 Corinthians Introduction - same as in the Study Bible JAMES VAN DINE 2 Corinthians - Author, Purpose, Outline, Argument CHARLES SWINDOLL - 2 Corinthians Overview MARK SEIFRID - The Message of Second Corinthians: 2 Corinthians as the Legitimation of the Apostle J VERNON MCGEE - 2 Corinthians Introduction DAN WALLACE - 2 Corinthians: Introduction, Argument, and Outline DAVID MALICK - An Introduction To Second Corinthians Ruins of City with Acrocorinth Location of Immoral Temple of Aphrodite 2 Corinthians 8:1 Now, brethren, we wish to make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia, Amplified WE WANT to tell you further, brethren, about the grace (the favor and spiritual blessing) of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [arousing in them the desire to give alms]; KJV 2 Corinthians 8:1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; NET 2 Corinthians 8:1 Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia, BGT 2 Corinthians 8:1 Γνωρίζομεν δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, τὴν χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ τὴν δεδομένην ἐν ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τῆς Μακεδονίας, NLT 2 Corinthians 8:1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. ESV 2 Corinthians 8:1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, NIV 2 Corinthians 8:1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. YLT 2 Corinthians 8:1 And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God, that hath been given in the assemblies of Macedonia, ASV 2 Corinthians 8:1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia; CSB 2 Corinthians 8:1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches of Macedonia: MIT 2 Corinthians 8:1 We made known to you, brothers, God's grace given within the churches in Macedonia. NKJ 2 Corinthians 8:1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: NRS 2 Corinthians 8:1 We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia; NAB 2 Corinthians 8:1 We want you to know, brothers, of the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia, NJB 2 Corinthians 8:1 Next, brothers, we will tell you of the grace of God which has been granted to the churches of Macedonia, GWN 2 Corinthians 8:1 Brothers and sisters, we want you to know how God showed his kindness to the churches in the province of Macedonia. BBE 2 Corinthians 8:1 And now we give you news, brothers, about the grace of God which has been given to the churches of Macedonia; we: 2Co 8:19 the grace: 2Co 8:2-7 9:12 Ac 11:23 1Co 15:10 Eph 3:8 Col 1:29 churches: 2Co 9:2,4 11:9 Ac 16:9 Ro 15:26 1Th 1:7,8 4:10 2 Corinthians 8 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Warren Wiersbe's outline (Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament) Gifts Should Be Brought to the Church (2Co 8:1) Gifts Should Come from the Heart (2Co 8:2–9) Gifts Should Be Measured Proportionately (2Co 8:10–15) Gifts Should Be Handled Honestly (2Co 8:16–24) Related Passages: Acts 11:27-30+ (BACKGROUND ON GIFT TO JERUSALEM CHURCH) Now at this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 One of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius. 29 And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea. 30 And this they did, sending it in charge of Barnabas and Saul to the elders. Galatians 2:10+ (BACKGROUND ON GIFT TO JERUSALEM CHURCH) They only asked us to remember the poor–the very thing I also was eager to do. 1 Corinthians 16:1-4+ (BACKGROUND ON GIFT TO JERUSALEM CHURCH) Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. 2 On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. 3 When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; 4 and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me. Romans 15:25-28+ (BACKGROUND ON GIFT TO JERUSALEM CHURCH) But now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. 27 Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things. 28 Therefore, when I have finished this, and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain THE GIFT OF THE GRACE OF GOD 2 Corinthians 8-9 forms a literary unit describing the contribution of the Corinthians to the poor in Jerusalem Don't miss the fact that these two chapters are saturated, permeated with grace - 2 Co. 8:1; 2 Co. 8:4; 2 Co. 8:6; 2 Co. 8:7; 2 Co. 8:9; 2 Co. 8:16; 2 Co. 8:19; 2 Co. 9:8; 2 Co. 9:14; 2 Co. 9:15 R Kent