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2 Corinthians 8

2 Cor. 8:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Praying
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
deomai (Greek #1189)
to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition
KJV usage: beseech, pray (to), make request. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: deh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of 1210
us
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
much
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
entreaty
paraklesis (Greek #3874)
imploration, hortation, solace
KJV usage: comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty.
Pronounce: par-ak'-lay-sis
Origin: from 3870
that we
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
would receive
dechomai (Greek #1209)
to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: accept, receive, take. Compare 2983.
Pronounce: dekh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
the gift
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
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
take upon us the fellowship
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
koinonia (Greek #2842)
partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
KJV usage: (to) communicate(-ation), communion, (contri-)distribution, fellowship.
Pronounce: koy-nohn-ee'-ah
Origin: from 2844
i of the ministering
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
diakonia (Greek #1248)
attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
KJV usage: (ad-)minister(-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing).
Pronounce: dee-ak-on-ee'-ah
Origin: from 1249
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the saints
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
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Acts 11:29• 29And they determined, according as any one of the disciples was well off, each of them to send to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea, to minister to them; (Acts 11:29)
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Rom. 15:25‑26• 25but now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;
 26for Macedonia and Achaia have been well pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem. (Rom. 15:25‑26)

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2 Cor. 8:18‑19• 18but we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the glad tidings through all the assemblies;
 19and not only so, but is also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and a witness of our readiness; (2 Cor. 8:18‑19)
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Gen. 33:10‑11• 10And Jacob said, No, I pray thee; if now I have found favour in thine eyes, then receive my gift from my hand; for therefore have I seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou hast received me with pleasure.
 11Take, I pray thee, my blessing which has been brought to thee; because God has been gracious to me, and because I have everything. And he urged him, and he took it. (Gen. 33:10‑11)
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2 Kings 5:15‑16• 15And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came and stood before him; and he said, Behold, I know that there is no God in all the earth but in Israel; and now, I pray thee, take a present of thy servant.
 16But he said, As Jehovah liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none! And he urged him to take it; but he refused. (2 Kings 5:15‑16)
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Acts 16:15• 15And when she had been baptised and her house, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and abide there. And she constrained us. (Acts 16:15)
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1 Cor. 16:3‑4• 3And when I am arrived, whomsoever ye shall approve, these I will send with letters to carry your bounty to Jerusalem:
 4and if it be suitable that *I* also should go, they shall go with me. (1 Cor. 16:3‑4)
the ministering.
2 Cor. 9:1,12‑14• 1For concerning the ministration which is for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.
 12Because the ministration of this service is not only filling up the measure of what is lacking to the saints, but also abounding by many thanksgivings to God;
 13they glorifying God through the proof of this ministration, by reason of your subjection, by profession, to the glad tidings of the Christ, and your free-hearted liberality in communicating towards them and towards all;
 14and in their supplication for you, full of ardent desire for you, on account of the exceeding grace of God which is upon you. (2 Cor. 9:1,12‑14)
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Matt. 10:42• 42And whosoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. (Matt. 10:42)
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Matt. 12:50• 50for whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in the heavens, he is my brother, and sister, and mother. (Matt. 12:50)
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Matt. 25:40,44‑45• 40And the King answering shall say to them, Verily, I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me.
 44Then shall *they* also answer saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungering, or thirsting, or a stranger, or naked, or ill, or in prison, and have not ministered to thee?
 45Then shall he answer them saying, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have not done it to one of these least, neither have ye done it to me. (Matt. 25:40,44‑45)
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Mark 14:7• 7for ye have the poor always with you, and whenever ye would ye can do them good; but me ye have not always. (Mark 14:7)
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John 19:26‑27• 26Jesus therefore, seeing his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, says to his mother, Woman, behold thy son.
 27Then he says unto the disciple, Behold thy mother. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. (John 19:26‑27)
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Acts 6:1‑7• 1But in those days, the disciples multiplying in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were overlooked in the daily ministration.
 2And the twelve, having called the multitude of the disciples to them, said, It is not right that we, leaving the word of God, should serve tables.
 3Look out therefore, brethren, from among yourselves seven men, well reported of, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we will establish over this business:
 4but *we* will give ourselves up to prayer and the ministry of the word.
 5And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch,
 6whom they set before the apostles; and, having prayed, they laid their hands on them.
 7And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was very greatly multiplied, and a great crowd of the priests obeyed the faith. (Acts 6:1‑7)
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Acts 9:39‑41• 39And Peter rising up went with them, whom, when arrived, they brought up into the upper chamber; and all the widows stood by him weeping and shewing him the body-coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
 40But Peter, putting them all out, and kneeling down, prayed. And, turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and, seeing Peter, sat up.
 41And having given her his hand, he raised her up, and having called the saints and the widows, presented her living. (Acts 9:39‑41)
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Acts 11:29• 29And they determined, according as any one of the disciples was well off, each of them to send to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea, to minister to them; (Acts 11:29)
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Acts 24:17• 17And after a lapse of many years I arrived, bringing alms to my nation, and offerings. (Acts 24:17)
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Rom. 15:25‑26• 25but now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;
 26for Macedonia and Achaia have been well pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem. (Rom. 15:25‑26)
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1 Cor. 16:1,3‑4,15• 1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so do *ye* do also.
 3And when I am arrived, whomsoever ye shall approve, these I will send with letters to carry your bounty to Jerusalem:
 4and if it be suitable that *I* also should go, they shall go with me.
 15But I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the saints for service,) (1 Cor. 16:1,3‑4,15)
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Gal. 2:10• 10only that we should remember the poor, which same thing also I was diligent to do. (Gal. 2:10)
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Gal. 6:10• 10So then, as we have occasion, let us do good towards all, and specially towards those of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:10)
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1 Tim. 5:10• 10borne witness to in good works, if she have brought up children, if she have exercised hospitality, if she have washed saints' feet, if she have imparted relief to the distressed, if she have diligently followed every good work. (1 Tim. 5:10)
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Philem. 5‑6• 5hearing of thy love and the faith which thou hast towards the Lord Jesus, and towards all the saints,
 6in such sort that thy participation in the faith should become operative in the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in us towards Christ Jesus. (Philem. 5‑6)
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Heb. 6:10• 10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye have shewn to his name, having ministered to the saints, and still ministering. (Heb. 6:10)
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1 John 3:16‑18• 16Hereby we have known love, because *he* has laid down his life for us; and *we* ought for the brethren to lay down our lives.
 17But whoso may have the world's substance, and see his brother having need, and shut up his bowels from him, how abides the love of God in him?
 18Children, let us not love with word, nor with tongue, but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:16‑18)
• The sense, which is, that the Macedonian saints might have the grace and fellowship of the service which was to be done the poor saints. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 8:1-8” by W. Kelly)
• Paul doesn’t tell the saints to give a tenth of their income, but desires that grace would work in their hearts, and allow it to exercise them to give whatever they felt before the Lord. (“The Christian Ministry of Giving: 2 Corinthains 8-9” by B. Anstey)
• The fact that they had to beg the Apostle to take their gift shows that he must have hesitated to accept it; he knew how poor they were. (“The Christian Ministry of Giving: 2 Corinthains 8-9” by B. Anstey)
• Personal influence has no place; faith and love are called out actively; the cheering example of saints where such devotedness could have been least expected opens the way; and Christ is brought in, carrying it home with irresistible power for those that know Him. (article #681080)

J. N. Darby Translation

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begging of us with much entreaty to give effect to the gracei and fellowship of the service which was to be rendered to the saints.

JND Translation Notes

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The "grace" here is not the collection, but the grace and favour shown to the poor in the gift. Instead of Paul having to press this grace on the Macedonians, they beg of him the grace and fellowship (koinonia) of the administration; that is, to be the instrument (though an apostle) of its manifestation by them. The "grace and fellowship" is the active exercise of grace towards the Jewish saints. This they begged of Paul. (See ver. 19.)

W. Kelly Translation

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asking of us with much entreaty the grace and the fellowship of the ministering unto the saintsa; g

WK Translation Notes

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The addition of "for us to receive" in T. R. is supported by some MSS. against the great mass of good authority.