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 Macedonians? 2. Are Christians really free to make up their own minds about their giving to the Lord?... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Ministering To The Saints Scripture_ 2 Corinthians 9:1-5. For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: 2 for I know your readiness, of which I glory on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia hath been prepared for a year past... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTARY SECTION 4 Compulsion (2 Corinthians 9:1-7) 9 Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints, -for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year; and your zeal has... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Generous Giving Scripture_ 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTARY SECTION 5 Confidence (2 Corinthians 9:8-11) 8And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. 9As it is written, He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his rig... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTARY SECTION 3 Confessions (2 Corinthians 9:12-15) 12for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God. 13Under the rest of this service, you will glorify God by your obedience in acknowledging the gospel of... [ Continue Reading ]