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2 Corinthians 8

2 Cor. 8:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Moreover
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
, brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, we do
gnorizo (Greek #1107)
to make known; subjectively, to know
KJV usage: certify, declare, make known, give to understand, do to wit, wot.
Pronounce: gno-rid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 1097
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
to wit
gnorizo (Greek #1107)
to make known; subjectively, to know
KJV usage: certify, declare, make known, give to understand, do to wit, wot.
Pronounce: gno-rid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 1097
of the grace
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
bestowed
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
on
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the churches
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ekklesia (Greek #1577)
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
KJV usage: assembly, church.
Pronounce: ek-klay-see'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564
of Macedonia
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Makedonia (Greek #3109)
Macedonia, a region of Greece
KJV usage: Macedonia.
Pronounce: mak-ed-on-ee'-ah
Origin: from 3110
d;
d
2 Cor. 9:2,4• 2For I know your readiness unto which I boast of you to Macedonians that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and your zeal stimulated the many.
 4lest haply, if Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we may be ashamed, that we say not ye, in this confidence. (2 Cor. 9:2,4)

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Brethren,
Church,
Do You To Wit,
God,
Grace (Chen, χάρις),
Macedonia,
To Wit

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-6:  He stirs them up to a liberal contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;
7-8:  by commendation of their former forwardness;
9-13:  by the example of Christ;
14-15:  and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby;
16-24:  commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brethren, who upon his request, exhortation, and commendation, were purposely come to them for this business.
we.
2 Cor. 8:19• 19and not only [so] but also chosen by the assemblies our fellow-traveler with this grace that is being administered by us unto the glory of the Lord [himself] and our readiness; (2 Cor. 8:19)
the grace.
2 Cor. 8:2‑7• 2that in much trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality;
 3because according to power [I bear witness] and beyond power [they gave] of their own accord,
 4asking of us with much entreaty the grace and the fellowship of the ministering unto the saints; g
 5and this not as we hoped, but their own selves they gave first to the Lord and to us by the will of God;
 6so that we exhorted Titus, that, even as he before began, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;
 7but as ye abound in everything, faith and word and knowledge and all diligence and love from you to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also. (2 Cor. 8:2‑7)
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2 Cor. 9:12• 12Because the ministration of the service is not only filling up the wants of the saints, but also abounding through many thanksgivings to God; (2 Cor. 9:12)
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Acts 11:23• 23who on arriving and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced and exhorted all with purpose of heart to abide by the Lord. (Acts 11:23)
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1 Cor. 15:10• 10but by God's grace I am what I am, and his grace that [was] towards me became not empty, but I laboured more abundantly than they all, yet not I but the grace of God that [was] with me. (1 Cor. 15:10)
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Eph. 3:8• 8To me who am less than the least of all saints was this grace given to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of the Christ, (Eph. 3:8)
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Col. 1:29• 29whereunto also I toil in conflict according to his working that worketh in me in power. (Col. 1:29)
churches.
2 Cor. 9:2,4• 2For I know your readiness unto which I boast of you to Macedonians that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and your zeal stimulated the many.
 4lest haply, if Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we may be ashamed, that we say not ye, in this confidence. (2 Cor. 9:2,4)
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2 Cor. 11:9• 9And when present with you and in want, I have not been a burden to anyone (for my want the brethren on coming from Macedonia supplied); and in everything unburdensome to you I kept and will keep myself. (2 Cor. 11:9)
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Acts 16:9• 9And a vision appeared to Paul by night. There was a certain man of Macedon standing and beseeching him and saying, Come over into Macedonia and help us. (Acts 16:9)
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Rom. 15:26• 26for Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that [are] at Jerusalem. (Rom. 15:26)
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1 Thess. 1:7‑8• 7so that ye became a pattern to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
 8For from you hath sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith that is toward God hath gone out, so that we have no need to say anything. (1 Thess. 1:7‑8)
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1 Thess. 4:10• 10for, indeed, ye do it toward all the brethren that are in the whole of Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that ye abound still more, (1 Thess. 4:10)
• God took care that the first to respond should be saints not in the wealthy city of Corinth, but in the long desolated and impoverished district of Macedonia, that the work might be of God's grace, and in no way a matter of worldly circumstances. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 8:1-8” by W. Kelly)
• {ch.8-9} Since the Corinthians had set right the things that were wanting in the assembly, Paul was now free to encourage them in this practical ministry of giving. (“The Christian Ministry of Giving: 2 Corinthains 8-9” by B. Anstey)
• a relationship in the Spirit is no less real and far more momentous than one in the flesh; and, if there be suffering, love feels accordingly. In the next place God took care that the first to respond should be saints not in the wealthy city of Corinth, but in the long desolated and impoverished district of Macedonia, that the work might be of God's grace (article #681080)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia;

W. Kelly Translation

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Now we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God that is given ina f the assemblies of Macedonia;

WK Translation Notes

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a
Or, "among."