2 Coríntios 8
Charles Spurgeon · Citado em PreceptAustin
2 Coríntios 8
Spurgeon - Morning and Evening - “For your sakes he became poor.”—2 Corinthians 8:9 The Lord Jesus Christ was eternally rich, glorious, and exalted; but “though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor.” As the rich saint cannot be true in his communion with his poor brethren unless of his substance he ministers to their necessities, so (the same rule holding with the head as between the members), it is impossible that our Divine Lord could have had fellowship with us unless he had imparted to us of his own abounding wealth, and had become poor to make us rich. Had he remained upon his throne of glory, and had we continued in the ruins of the fall without receiving his salvation, communion would have been impossible on both sides. Our position by the fall, apart from the covenant of grace, made it as impossible for fallen man to communicate with God as it is for Belial to be in concord with Christ. In order, therefore, that communion might be compassed, it was necessary that the rich kinsman should bestow his estate upon his poor relatives, that the righteous Saviour should give to his sinning brethren of his own perfection, and that we, the poor and guilty, should receive of his fulness grace for grace; that thus in giving and receiving, the One might descend from the heights, and the other ascend from the depths, and so be able to embrace each other in true and hearty fellowship. Poverty must be enriched by him in whom are infinite treasures before it can venture to commune; and guilt must lose itself in imputed and imparted righteousness ere the soul can walk in fellowship with purity. Jesus must clothe his people in his own garments, or he cannot admit them into his palace of glory; and he must wash them in his own blood, or else they will be too defiled for the embrace of his fellowship. O believer, herein is love! For your sake the Lord Jesus “became poor” that he might lift you up into communion with himself. 2 Corinthians 8:10 I give my opinion in this matter, for this is to your advantage, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to do this, but also to desire to do it. Amplified [It is then] my counsel and my opinion in this matter that I give [you when I say]: It is profitable and fitting for you [now to complete the enterprise] which more than a year ago you not only began, but were the first to wish to do anything [about contributions for the relief of the saints at Jerusalem]. NET 2 Corinthians 8:10 So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give, BGT 2 Corinthians 8:10 καὶ γνώμην ἐν τούτῳ δίδωμι· τοῦτο γὰρ ὑμῖν συμφέρει, οἵτινες οὐ μόνον τὸ ποιῆσαι ἀλλὰ καὶ τὸ θέλειν προενήρξασθε ἀπὸ πέρυσι· NLT 2 Corinthians 8:10 Here is my advice: It would be good for you to finish what you started a year ago. Last year you were the first who wanted to give, and you were the first to begin doing it. ESV 2 Corinthians 8:10 And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. NIV 2 Corinthians 8:10 And here is my advice about what is best for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. YLT 2 Corinthians 8:10 and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you is expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before -- a year ago, ASV 2 Corinthians 8:10 And herein I give my judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will. CSB 2 Corinthians 8:10 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. MIT 2 Corinthians 8:10 I will give advice in this matter for your advantage. You not only decided to do this, but also wanted to begin previously last year. NKJ 2 Corinthians 8:10 And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; NRS 2 Corinthians 8:10 And in this matter I am giving my advice: it is appropriate for you who began last year not only to do something but even to desire to do something-- NAB 2 Corinthians 8:10 And I am giving counsel in this matter, for it is appropriate for you who began not only to act but to act willingly last year: NJB 2 Corinthians 8:10 I will give you my considered opinion in the matter; this will be the right course for you as you were the first, a year ago, not only to take any action but also even to conceive the project. GWN 2 Corinthians 8:10 I'm giving you my opinion because it will be helpful to you. Last year you were not only willing to take a collection but had already started to do it. BBE 2 Corinthians 8:10 And in this I give my opinion: for it is to your profit, who were the first to make a start a year before, not only to do this, but to make clear that your minds were more than ready to do it. I give my opinion: 1Co 7:25,40 for this is to your advantage: 2Co 12:1 Pr 19:17 Mt 10:42 Joh 11:50 16:7 18:14 1Co 6:12 10:23 Php 4:17 1Ti 6:18,19 Heb 13:16 Jas 2:15,16 who were the first to begin: 2Co 8:8 9:2 not only to do this, but also to desire to do it., 2Co 8:3 2 Corinthians 8 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: Matthew 6:19-21+ Do not store up (present imperative with a negative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 “But store up (present imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (THOUGHT - WHERE IS YOUR TREASURE BELOVED? IS IS ACCRUING INTEREST IN THE BANK OF HEAVEN???) Revelation 22:12+ “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. 1 Corinthians 16:1-3+ (BEGAN A YEAR AGO) 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; 2 Corinthians 9:6+ Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Luke 6:38+ (GENEROUS GIVING IS FOR YOUR ADVANTAGE/PROFIT) Give (present imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey), and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure–pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Luke 16:13+ “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” GOOD INTENTIONS GREAT EXPECTATIONS POSB - As mentioned above, the Corinthians had undertaken the mission project of meeting the needs of the poor churches in Judea, but they had backed off the project when divisiveness had reared its ugly head in the church (see 2 Cor. 8:6-7). Now that they had experienced revival, Paul gives his advice: pick up the mission project again. "This is expedient for you": expedient and beneficial for you personally and for your ministry. Recommitting yourselves to missions will stir God to bless the church. (The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible: 1 & 2 Corinthians) Swindoll - The Corinthians abounded “in everything” (2Co 8:7). They had faith, good teaching, knowledge, sincerity, and love. It seems they also were quite well off financially. Yet in the midst of their surplus, they struggled with focus. They had turned inward, consumed by their own internal problems: factions, false teachers, spiritual gifts, unrepentant sin. These things turned their attention from outward ministry to inward controversy. To realign them with their original God-given mission, Paul pointed to two examples of self-sacrificial giving: the Macedonian Christians who gave abundantly despite hardship and poverty (2Co 8:8) and Jesus Christ, who gave up all his heavenly riches to become poor in order to save us all (2Co 8:9). Now Paul seeks to overcome three common hindrances to giving: procrastination (2Co 8:10-11), hesitation (2Co 8:11-12), and exception (2Co 8:13-15). (Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary – 1 & 2 Corinthians) I give my opinion (gnome) in this matter, for this is to your advantage (sumphero) - Give my opinion (personal advice) emphasizes Paul was not commanding a specific amount, but only saying that generous giving would be profitable. CSB - "Because it is profitable for you." Paul's point is in light of the examples of the generosity of the Macedonians and Christ, the Corinthians need to finish (v11) what they began so that it would be "profit" for them in temporal blessings and best of all eternal blessings when were recompensed at the Bema Seat of Christ (2Co 5:10+, cf 1Ti 4:8+ "godliness is profitable for all things since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come."). Paul offers the same advice to the saints at Philippi writing "Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit (fruit - karpos; NLT -"reward") which increases (abounds - pleonazo) to your account ("HEAVENLY BANK ACCOUNT" -- THIS BEGS THE QUESTION - ARE YOU STORING UP FOR YOURSELF TREASURE IN HEAVEN BELOVED?)." (Php 4:17+) Who were the first to begin (proenarchomai - used in verse 6) a year ago not only to do (poieo) this, but also to (present tense - continually) desire (thelo) to do it - Paul affirms (always good to give positive affirmation if you can) their good beginning regarding their desire to give. The implication of a year ago is that sufficient time has passed for them to follow through on their desire. Good intentions (desire) is not a substitute for good deeds! (See Jas 2:15-16+) Paul's mention of their continuing desire suggests a foreshadowing of his mention of "a cheerful giver" (2Co 9:7). “Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” -- Benjamin Franklin Broomall quips "Let your performance now catch up with and match your willingness!" (2 Corinthians 8 - Wycliffe Bible Commentary - online) David
2 Coríntios 8
Spurgeon wrote, "A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you, and were helped by you, will remember you when forget-me-nots are withered. Carve your name on hearts, and not on marble." Plummer describes the brother as the one "whose praise in the gospel is through all the churches" (2 Corinthians 8 - A Critical and Exegetical Commentary) MacDonald suggests that "perhaps by trying to guess (THE IDENTITY OF THIS BROTHER) we miss the whole spirit of the passage. Is it not intentional that he is unnamed? True discipleship often involves obscurity. This was so with the little maid who was used so greatly in the life of Naaman, the leper. It was also true with the little boy who put his lunch at the disposal of the Lord Jesus." (Believer's Bible Commentary:) TSK - This is generally supposed to have been Said. Luke, "whose praise was in all the churches," on account of the gospel which he had written, and for many zealous services in its cause. McShane makes an interesting comment - We have to remember that when raising alms in those days the normal practice amongst the Gentiles was that the organisers made sure of a share of the takings for themselves. Hence the minds of the Corinthians would be alert to this evil and would scrutinise this project lest any such dishonesty should appear in it. (What the Bible Teaches 1 & 2 Corinthians) ILLUSTRATION of a good name - At the end of World War I, Herbert Hoover, later to become President of the United States, led the allied relief efforts in Europe. He kept hundreds of thousands from starving, and a new word entered the Finnish language. In Finland, to "hoover" means "to be kind, to help." If someone coined a word from your name, what would it be? Would it signify character, helpfulness, or cheerfulness, or would it be some mean and ugly word? Beloved, God wants us to focus on having a good name more than great wealth. He wants us to live above the boards. How do we do this? Fame (praise) (1868) epainos from epí = upon + aínos = praise) is literally "praise upon" and denotes commendation, praise, or approbation (an act of formally or officially approving).The basic meaning of this word is "applause." It speaks of expressed approval or public recognition. It means something which is worthy of being commended. The word can describe the act of expressing admiration or approval, praise, approval, recognition. In the present context epainos describes a thing that is praiseworthy or something that deserves to be praised. So when that thought comes into your mind ask "Is it praiseworthy?" Then reflect upon it. Gospel (2098) euaggelion from eú = good + aggéllo = proclaim, tell) is literally good news or glad tidings. In the NT euaggelion is used only of God's message of salvation in three senses (1) act of proclamation (preaching the gospel) (1Cor 4:15), (2) the work of evangelization (spread of the gospel) (Phil 4:3), (3) the content of the message as an offer of salvation (good news) (Ro 1:16) (Adapted from Friberg - Analytical Lexicon). BDAG (summarized) - (1) God’s good news to humans, good news as proclamation (2) details relating to the life and ministry of Jesus = good news of Jesus (Mk 1:1) (3) details relating to the life and ministry of Jesus = good news of Jesus (Mt 1:1). Euaggelion in Corinthians 1 Co. 4:15; 1 Co. 9:12; 1 Co. 9:14; 1 Co. 9:18; 1 Co. 9:23; 1 Co. 15:1; 2 Co. 2:12; 2 Co. 4:3; 2 Co. 4:4; 2 Co. 8:18; 2 Co. 9:13; 2 Co. 10:14; 2 Co. 11:4; 2 Co. 11:7; 2 Corinthians 8:19 and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness, Amplified And more than that, he has been appointed by the churches to travel as our companion in regard to this bountiful contribution which we are administering for the glory of the Lord Himself and [to show] our eager readiness [as Christians to help one another]. KJV 2 Corinthians 8:19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: NET 2 Corinthians 8:19 In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. BGT 2 Corinthians 8:19 οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ χειροτονηθεὶς ὑπὸ τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν συνέκδημος ἡμῶν σὺν τῇ χάριτι ταύτῃ τῇ διακονουμένῃ ὑφ᾽ ἡμῶν πρὸς τὴν [αὐτοῦ] τοῦ κυρίου δόξαν καὶ προθυμίαν ἡμῶν, NLT 2 Corinthians 8:19 He was appointed by the churches to accompany us as we take the offering to Jerusalem-- a service that glorifies the Lord and shows our eagerness to help. ESV 2 Corinthians 8:19 And not only that, but he has been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will. NIV 2 Corinthians 8:19 What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help. YLT 2 Corinthians 8:19 and not only so, but who was also appointed by vote by the assemblies, our fellow-traveller, with this favour that is ministered by us, unto the glory of the same Lord, and your willing mind; ASV 2 Corinthians 8:19 and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness: CSB 2 Corinthians 8:19 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. MIT 2 Corinthians 8:19 Not only that, but he was appointed by the churches to be our traveling companion for this gracious donation. This ministry by us together with him in carrying out our ready response promotes the glory of the Lord. NKJ 2 Corinthians 8:19 and not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind, NRS 2 Corinthians 8:19 and not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us while we are administering this generous undertaking for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our goodwill. NAB 2 Corinthians 8:19 And not only that, but he has also been appointed our traveling companion by the churches in this gracious work administered by us for the glory of the Lord (himself) and for the expression of our eagerness. NJB 2 Corinthians 8:19 and who, what is more, was elected by the churches to be our travelling companion in this work of generosity, a work to be administered by us for the glory of the Lord and our complete satisfaction. GWN 2 Corinthians 8:19 More than that, the churches elected him to travel with us and bring this gift of God's kindness. We are administering it in a way that brings glory to the Lord and shows that we are doing it willingly. BBE 2 Corinthians 8:19 And not only so, but he was marked out by the churches to go with us in the grace of this giving which we have undertaken to the glory of the Lord and to make clear that our mind was ready: but he has also been appointed : 2Co 8:1-4 Ac 6:3-6 15:22,25 1Co 16:3,4 this gracious work 2Co 8:4,6,7 9:8 for the glory of the Lord Himself,: 2Co 8:1,2 4:15 9:12-14 Php 4:18,19 1Pe 4:10,11 2 Corinthians 8 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries GIVING MONEY FOR THE GLORY OF THE LORD and not only this, but he has also been appointed (cheirotoneo = a "show of hands") by the churches (ekklesia); to travel with us (sunekdemos - Acts 19:29+) - The churches of Macedonia had chosen this famous man (v18) to be a courier of the contribution. Notice how Paul insulates himself and Titus from charges of self-interest which would lead potentially to mishandling the contribution. The appointment of the famous brother by the churches (not just one church!) would serve as accountability and a check on any mishandling of resources. A T