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Verse 20. _AVOIDING THIS, THAT NO MAN SHOULD BLAME US_] Taking this
prudent caution to have witnesses of our conduct, and such as were
chosen by the Churches themselves, that we might not be suspected...
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AVOIDING THIS - That is, I intend to prevent any blame from being cast
upon me in regard to the management of these funds. For this purpose
Paul had refused to have the entire management of the funds...
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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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AVOIDING. Greek. _stellomai_. Only here and 2 Thessalonians 3:6.
THAT NO MAN. lest (Greek. _me)_ any one (Greek. _tis_. App-123,),
BLAME. Greek. _momaomai_ See 2 Corinthians 6:3.
ABUNDANCE. Greek....
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_avoiding this_ The word is used in Greek of furling the sails of a
vessel to avoid a disaster. It occurs again in the N.T. in 2
Thessalonians 3:6. But it may perhaps be translated MAKING THIS
ARRANGE...
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ΣΤΕΛΛΌΜΕΝΟΙ ΤΟΥ͂ΤΟ. This fits on to
συνεπέμψαμεν (2 Corinthians 8:18): TAKING CARE OF _this,
that no man blame_ (2 Corinthians 6:3) _us in_ THE MATTER OF THIS
BOUNTY _which is_ BEING MINISTERED _by us...
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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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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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Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is
administered by us:
AVOIDING - taking precautions against this.
IN (THE CASE OF) THIS ABUNDANCE....
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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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THAT NO MAN, etc.] Charges of this kind had already been made against
St. Paul. He replied to them in 2 Corinthians 12:17, which was written
previous to this: see Intro. THIS ABUNDANCE] RV '_the matte...
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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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AVOIDING THIS, THAT NO MAN SHOULD BLAME US. — He gives this as the
reason why he wished men thus appointed to travel with him. He desired
to guard against the suspicion of those who were too ready to...
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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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στελλόμενοι τοῦτο κ. τ. λ.: _avoiding this_
(στελλέσθαι might mean “to prepare” as at Wis 14:1, 2Ma
5:1, but Malachi 2:5 and reff. make us decide for the Vulgate
rendering _devitantes_; the metaphor i...
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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 20 Paul was glad to have companions so that he would be above
suspicion in the handling of the money....
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Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this (l) abundance which
is administered by us:
(l) In this plentiful liberality of the churches, which is committed
to our trust....
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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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20._Avoiding this, _(694) _that no one _Lest any one should think,
that the Churches had an unfavorable opinion of Paul, as if it had
been from distrusting his integrity that they had associated partn...
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_ Commentary for this Chapter is probably included in the next or
previous Chapter s._...
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AVOIDING THIS, THAT NO MAN SHOULD BLAME US,.... There is an allusion
in these words to mariners, who, when sensible of danger, steer their
course another way, in order to shun a rock and secure themse...
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Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is
administered by us:
Ver. 20. _Avoiding this_] As shipmen avoid a rock or shelf,
στελλομενοι; for it is a seafaring term, and show...
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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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THAT NO MAN SHOULD BLAME US; charge us with any improper use of the
money.
IN THIS ABUNDANCE; in respect to this abundant contribution....
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AVOIDING THIS, THAT NO MAN SHOULD BLAME US IN THIS ABUNDANCE WHICH IS
ADMINISTERED BY US;...
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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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I have sent more than one as witnesses of what is done in this
service, that none might reflect upon those trusted with the charity
of divers churches, as if they converted any part of it to their own...
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avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this
bounty which is ministered by us:...
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Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III
For this is also consequently to be guarded against, as the apostle
says, "that no man should blame us; providing things honourable, not
only in the sigh...
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2 Corinthians 8:20 avoiding G4724 (G5734) this G5124 anyone G3361
G5100 blame G3469 (G5667) us G2248 in
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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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‘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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2 Corinthians 8:20. AVOIDING THIS, THAT ANY MAN SHOULD BLAME US IN
_the matter of_ THIS BOUNTY. The word “readiness” means
‘thickness,' ‘fulness,' ‘exuberance;' and refers probably to the
largeness of...
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AVOIDING THIS
(στελλομενο τουτο). Present middle participle of
στελλω, old verb, to set, to arrange. So "arranging for
ourselves this."THAT ANY MAN SHOULD BLAME US
(μη τις ημας μωμησητα). Literal...
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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 TO STIR UP. "I suggested to the churches that they send messengers
with me to Jerusalem, so that we will not stir up any complaints about
the way this generous gift of money is handled." Paul seem...
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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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_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 Corinthians 16:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 2 Corinthians 11:12;
Ephesians 5:15;...
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Avoiding this [σ τ ε λ λ ο μ ε ν ο ι τ ο υ τ ο]. The
verb, which occurs only here and 2 Thessalonians 3:6, means to arrange
or provide for. As preparation involves a getting together of things,
it pas...
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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...
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Note here, The holy wisdom of this great apostle, in joining some
other persons with himself, as Titus and Luke, &c. in the distribution
of this charity; lest evilminded men should suspect him of dish...