CONTENTS The Historical Part of this Chapter, is in relation to the Provision Paul recommended, for the poor Saints in the Church. He speaks sweetly of Christ, and shews the Fulness, and Suitability of the Lord, to his People.... [ Continue Reading ]
(1) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; (2) How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. (3) For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their... [ Continue Reading ]
And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. (11) Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. (12) For if there be... [ Continue Reading ]
(16) But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. (17) For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. (18) And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS What a lovely view those Churches of Macedon exhibit, of the real love of Christ, in their hearts, in their liberal attention to the wants of Christ's members. Not only in proportion to their power, but beyond their power, the Apostle testifieth, of their willingness to help them. But R... [ Continue Reading ]