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Verse 21. _PROVIDING FOR HONEST THINGS_] Taking care to act so as not
only to be clear in the sight of God, but also to be clear in the
sight of all men; avoiding even the appearance of evil. I wish t...
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PROVIDING FOR HONEST THINGS - The expression used here occurs in
Romans 12:17; see the note on that place. In that place, however, it
refers to the manner in which we are to treat those who injure us;...
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II. THE MINISTRY OF GIVING. CHAPTER S 8-9
1. The Examples and Principles of Giving.
CHAPTER 8
_ 1. The Grace of God Manifested in the Churches of Macedonia. (2
Corinthians 8:1)_
2. The Great Examp...
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2 Corinthians 8:16. Paul commends the three messengers who are going
to Corinth on the business of the collection. One of these was Titus,
and he looked on the matter in the same way as Paul. There we...
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AN APPEAL FOR GENEROSITY (2 Corinthians 8:1-15)...
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Thanks be to God who has put into the heart of Titus the same
earnestness for you as there is in mine. His earnestness is proved by
the fact that he not only welcomed my invitation, but that also, wit...
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PROVIDING FOR. The texts read "For we provide". Greek. _pronoeo_. See
Romans 12:17.
HONEST. See item. 2 Corinthians 12:17.
LORD. App-98.
ALSO, &c.. in the sight of men also. This is. reply to the ch...
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ΠΡΟΝΟΟΥ͂ΜΕΝ ΓΆΡ (אBDFGP, Latt. Arm.) rather than
προνοούμενοι (CEL), which is adopted in the Rec. and A.V.
21. ΠΡΟΝΟΟΥ͂ΜΕΝ ΓᾺΡ ΚΑΛΆ. FOR WE TAKE FORETHOUGHT
FOR THINGS HONOURABLE. See critical note....
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_PROVIDING FOR HONEST THINGS 2 CORINTHIANS 8:19-24:_ The churches
chose this brother to help administer their gifts. It was Paul's goal
to avoid any blame in this matter. He did not want anyone to fin...
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ΠΡΟΝΟΟΫ́ΜΕΝ _praes. ind. act. от_ ΠΡΟΝΟΈΩ
(G4306) планировать заранее, обдумывать
заранее, принимать во внимание,
ΚΑΛΆ _pl. от_ ΚΑΛΌΣ (G2570) хороший,
подходящий случаю, годный для данной
цели (TDNT...
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BUTLER'S COMMENTARY
SECTION 3
Carefulness (2 Corinthians 8:16-24)
16 But thanks be to God who puts the same earnest care for you into
the heart of Titus 1, Titus 17For he not only accepted our appea...
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Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but
also in the sight of men.
The Septuagint (; ) 'Aleph (') B Delta G f g, Vulgate, read 'For we
provide.' But C, "Providing."
HON...
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7 Is it not remarkable that Macedonia, poverty stricken, in the midst
of extreme affliction, deterred from contributing by Paul, entreats
for the privilege as a favor, while Corinth, undoubtedly far r...
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8:21 provide (f-3) As Romans 12:17 ....
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PROVIDING FOR HONEST THINGS] RV 'For we take thought for things
honourable.'...
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_(A) 8:1-9. THE EXAMPLE OF MACEDONIA_
1-5. Paraphrase. 'I wish you to know how liberally and spontaneously
the Churches of Macedonia have contributed to the relief of their
fellow-disciples in Jerusa...
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PARAPHRASE. 'The zeal of Titus on your account causes us great
thankfulness to God, (17) for he did not need my suggestion, but was
eager to return to you. (18) With him we send our fellow-labourer,
w...
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GOD SHOWS HIS POWER WHEN WE ARE WEAK
2 CORINTHIANS
_PHILIP SMITH_
CHAPTER 8
V1 Brothers, we want to tell you about the kindness that God showed
to the churches in Macedonia. V2 Even when they wer...
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PROVIDING FOR HONEST THINGS... — Many of the best MSS. give: “For
we provide for honest things,” as though he gave the general
principle on which he was now acting in this particular instance. The
rul...
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CHAPTER 21
THE FRUITS OF LIBERALITY.
2 Corinthians 8:16; 2 Corinthians 9:1 (R.V)
THIS long passage has a good many difficulties of detail, for the
grammarian and the textual critic. Where it seems n...
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προνοοῦμεν γὰρ κ. τ. λ.: _for “we provide things
honest” not only “in the sight of the Lord,” but also “in the
sight of men,”_ an injunction in the Proverbs which the Apostle
quotes again at Romans 12...
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HE COMMENDS TO THEM TITUS AND TWO UNNAMED COMPANIONS, WHO, BEARING
THIS LETTER WITH THEM, ARE SENT TO GATHER THE COLLECTION AT CORINTH....
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“THINGS HONORABLE” BOTH TO GOD AND MEN
2 Corinthians 8:16
Those who handle the gifts of the Church should be extremely careful
that all their financing be above the slightest suspicion. The Apostle
s...
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The apostle now turned to the subject of the collection for the saints
at Jerusalem, concerning which he had written in his previous letter 1
Corinthians 16:1). He cites the example of the churches in...
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VERSE 21 He wanted to be right in God's eyes and have a good
reputation among men if possible....
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(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...
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21._Providing things honest _I am of opinion, that there were not
wanting, even among the Corinthians, some who would have proceeded so
far as to revile, if occasion had been allowed them. Hence he wi...
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_ Commentary for this Chapter is probably included in the next or
previous Chapter s._...
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PROVIDING FOR HONEST THINGS,.... Or premeditating, forecasting, or
considering before hand in the mind, things that are good, that are of
good report among men, as well as accounted good by God; for i...
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Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but
also in the sight of men.
Ver. 21. _Providing_] Projecting, procuring, προνοουμενοι.
A good name is a great blessing, and therefore...
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_But thanks be to God_ But while I speak of this collection which I am
desirous of promoting, I would express my gratitude to God, _who put
the same earnest care_ Which I have; _into the heart of Titu...
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NOT ONLY; being really honest in the sight of God, BUT ALSO appearing
to be so in view of men....
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PROVIDING FOR HONEST THINGS, NOT ONLY IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, BUT
ALSO IN THE SIGHT OF MEN....
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Commendation of Titus and his companions:...
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Chapter s 8 and 9 deal with the subject of proper care for poor saints
on the part of the assembly. The wisdom and delicacy with which the
apostle writes is both admirable and beautiful. He avoids abs...
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16-24 The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their
charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they
might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently;
t...
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He had said the same, ROMANS 12:17. In both places he instructeth us,
what is the great duty of all Christians, but of ministers especially,
(who are as cities built upon a hill, and cannot be hid, an...
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for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the
Lord, but also in the sight of men. [Paul welcomed the appointment of
assistance in this work, for their co-operation lifted him...
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Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II
(That) we all know; provided, however, we remember what the same (God)
has said through the apostle: "Let your probity appear before
men."[130]...
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2 Corinthians 8:21 providing G4306 (G5734) things G2570 not G3756 only
G3440 sight G1799 Lord G2962 but G235
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‘Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this
bounty which is ministered by us, for we take thought for things
honourable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight...
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HE IS SENDING THREE REPRESENTATIVES TO SEE TO THE COLLECTION AND TO
THEIR SPIRITUAL WELFARE, ONE OF WHOM IS TITUS WHOM THEY KNOW WELL (2
CORINTHIANS 8:16).
Three was the number of completeness from wh...
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2 Corinthians 8:21. FOR WE TAKE THOUGHT FOR THINGS HONOURABLE, NOT
ONLY IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, BUT ALSO IN THE SIGHT OF MEN so as to
be above suspicion, and give no shadow of ground for such unwort...
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WE TAKE THOUGHT
(προνουμεν). Old verb, to plan beforehand (προ-) as in
Romans 12:17; 1 Timothy 5:8.BUT ALSO IN THE SIGHT OF MEN
(αλλα κα ενωπιον ανθρωπων). It is not enough for
one's financial acc...
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The apostle is writing concerning a certain collection which was being
made for the poor saints of Jerusalem. It was from Jerusalem that the
gospel had spread into Greece, and, therefore, those who ha...
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Although this is rather a practical than a spiritual chapter, I hope
that we shall get profit out of it by the teaching of the Spirit of
God who inspired Paul to write it. Paul was writing to the chur...
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CONTENTS: Collection for the poor. Exhortation concerning the grace of
giving.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Titus.
CONCLUSION: Those who truly love the Lord Jesus Who became poor for
our sakes, mak...
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2 Corinthians 8:1. _Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace
of God._ Better to say, It is requisite that I should apprise you of
the grace that God has conferred on the churches of Macedonia...
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NOT ONLY. "I want to do right in the Lord's sight, and as much as
possible, I want to avoid any suspicion of misconduct, which would
make me less useful in the service of Christ....
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_But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart
of Titus._
THANKSGIVING TO GOD FOR MINISTERIAL CARE
1. We may look up, and give thanks to God for what they are.
2. We may look...
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 8:19 MINISTERED BY US....
ADMINISTERED BY US. This same phrase appears in 2 Corinthians 3:3 to
describe Paul
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CHAPTER 8
SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER
i. He exhorts the Corinthians to imitate the generosity of the
Macedonian Christians in sending alms to the poor at Jerusalem.
II. He points (ver. 9) to the exampl...
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_Providing for honest things._ I endeavour to act honourably, not only
before God but also before men, lest suspicious persons should have
some occasion for suspecting me of some wrongdoing. Wherefore...
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_CRITICAL NOTES_
Observe:
1. 2 Corinthians 8:1 to 2 Corinthians 9:15 is one continuous section,
concerned with the _completion_ of the Corinthian contribution to
Paul’s great Jerusalem Christian Poor...
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EXPOSITION
Liberality shown by the Macedonian Churches (2 Corinthians 8:1). He is
sending Titus to receive their contribution for the Church of
Jerusalem, and he invites them to give according to the...
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Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit [or we would bring to your
remembrance] of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of
Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of
their...
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1 Peter 2:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 1 Timothy 5:14; 2 Corinthians
2:17;...
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We take thought [π ρ ο ν ο ο υ μ ε ν ο ι]. Beforehand [π
ρ ο]. See on Romans 12:17. The words are from Proverbs 3:4, where
the Septuagint reads, take thought for honorable things in the sight
of the L...
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THE GRACE OF GIVING
2 Corinthians 8:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
Our Lord lifts Christian liberality out of the mire of coercive
necessity, into the realm of grace. As introductory to this sermon on
giving...