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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9 - Introduction

* The reason for sending Titus to collect their alms. (1-5) The Corinthians to be liberal and cheerful, The apostle thanks God for his unspeakable gift. (6-15)

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See also 2 Corinthians 9 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    In this chapter 2 Corinthians 9:1 the apostle continues the subject which he had discussed in 2 Corinthians 8 - the collection which he had purposed to make for the poor saints in Judea. The deep anxi...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    2 CORINTHIANS 8, 9. THE COLLECTION FOR POOR CHRISTIANS AT JERUSALEM. Paul attached the highest importance to this collection, to which he seems to have invited all the Gentile churches to contribute....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    9 The Collection for the poor Saints at Jerusalem The somewhat abrupt commencement of this chapter is explained by a reference to 1 Corinthians 16. See notes there (and also Acts 24:17; Romans 15:25-...

  • Charles Box Commentaries

    GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER Second Corinthians Nine Paul did not feel that the church at Corinth really needed all the teaching he was giving them about giving. He was well aware of the promise that t...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _HE GIVETH THE REASON WHY, THOUGH HE KNEW THE FORWARDNESS OF THE CORINTHIANS, YET HE SENT TITUS AND HIS BRETHREN BEFORE-HAND: AND PROCEEDETH IN STIRRING THEM UP TO A BOUNTIFUL ALMS, AS BEING BUT A KIN...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    BUTLER'S COMMENTARY Chapter Nine THE PROBLEM OF STEWARDSHIP PART II (2 Corinthians 9:1-15) IDEAS TO INVESTIGATE: 1. Why is Paul so concerned about appearances between the Corinthians and the Mac...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:4 encourages (a-2) _ Parakaleo_ , as Matthew 2:18 ; Matthew 5:4 ; Acts 20:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:7 . I do not say 'c...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS 9 The apostle proceeds in this chapter upon the same subject, the making a collection for the poor saints; gives the reason why he sent the brethren to them on this acco...

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