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speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But even as you abound in every way--in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and all earnestness, and in the love from us to you--that also you should abound in this grace. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New King James Version</a> But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But just as you excel in everything, in faith, speaking, knowledge, and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you, see that you also excel in this gracious work. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work also. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work also. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But just as you abound in everything, in faith and word and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work also. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now as you excel in everything—in faith, speech, knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us —excel also in this act of grace. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now as you excel in everything—faith, speech, knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us—excel also in this grace. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You do everything better than anyone else. You have stronger faith. You speak better and know more. You are eager to give, and you love us better. Now you must give more generously than anyone else. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Indeed, the more your faith, your ability to speak, your knowledge, your dedication, and your love for us increase, the more we want you to participate in this work of God's kindness. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> You are so rich in all you have: in faith, speech, and knowledge, in your eagerness to help and in your love for us. And so we want you to be generous also in this service of love. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Indeed, the more your faith, speech, knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for us increase, the more we want you to be rich in this work of kindness. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But just as you excel in everything?in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in your love for us?see that you also excel in this grace of giving. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/8.htm">NET Bible</a> But as you excel in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you--make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love from us that is in you, see that you also abound in this grace. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yes, just as you are already very rich in faith, readiness of speech, knowledge, unwearied zeal, and in the love that is in you, implanted by us, see to it that this grace of liberal giving also flourishes in you. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/8.htm">World English Bible</a> But as you abound in everything—in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us—see that you also abound in this grace. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but even as in everything you abound, in faith, and word, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love to us, that also in this grace you may abound; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But even as you abound in every way--in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and all earnestness, and in the love from us to you--that also you should abound in this grace. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but even as in every thing ye do abound, in faith, and word, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love to us, that also in this grace ye may abound; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and in word, and in knowledge, and in all care, and in love from you to us, that also ye abound in this grace.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That as in all things you abound in faith, and word, and knowledge, and all carefulness; moreover also in your charity towards us, so in this grace also you may abound. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But, just as in all things you abound in faith and in word and in knowledge and in all solicitude, and even more so in your charity toward us, so also may you abound in this grace. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Now as you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love we have for you, may you excel in this gracious act also. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you —so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore, as you abound in every thing, in faith, in the word of God, in knowledge, in all perseverance, and by our love toward you, you should likewise excel in this gracious favor also. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But just as you abound in everything: in faith, in the word, in knowledge, in all diligence and in our love for you, so also, you shall abound in this grace.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now as you excel in every thing, in faith, and in speech, and in knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gift also. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But as in every thing you abound, in faith, and in word, and knowledge, and in all zeal, and in divine love from you in us, that you may also abound in this philanthropy. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and elocution, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that as you excel in every thing, in faith, in language, mystical knowledge, in all virtue, and in your affection to us; I hope you will excel too in this charitable disposition. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yes, just as you are already very rich in faith, readiness of speech, knowledge, unwearied zeal, and in the love that is in you, implanted by us, see to it that this grace of liberal giving also flourishes in you. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, as ye abound in everything?in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love to us?see that ye abound in this grace also. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as ye abound in every other grace, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, that ye may abound in this grace also. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1356" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Generosity Commended</a> …6So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. 7<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5618.htm" title="5618: hōsper (Adv) -- Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/4052.htm" title="4052: perisseuete (V-PIA-2P) -- From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.">you excel</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything—</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">in faith,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logō (N-DMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">in speech,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1108.htm" title="1108: gnōsei (N-DFS) -- Knowledge, doctrine, wisdom. From ginosko; knowing, i.e. knowledge.">in knowledge,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">complete</a> <a href="/greek/4710.htm" title="4710: spoudē (N-DFS) -- (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; speed, i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness.">earnestness,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapē (N-DFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">love</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">inspired</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you—</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">see that</a> <a href="/greek/4052.htm" title="4052: perisseuēte (V-PSA-2P) -- From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.">you also excel</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautē (DPro-DFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: chariti (N-DFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace of giving.</a> 8I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">1 Corinthians 1:5</a> For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge, <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9</a> And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9-10</a> For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:12</a> And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows, <a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">1 Corinthians 12:31</a> But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">1 Corinthians 14:12</a> It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a> Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head. <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Philippians 4:17</a> Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a> Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, <a href="/romans/15-14.htm">Romans 15:14</a> I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. <a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a> Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore, as you abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that you abound in this grace also.as.<a href="/romans/15-14.htm">Romans 15:14</a> And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">1 Corinthians 1:5</a> That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;<a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a> For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?faith.<a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">1 Corinthians 13:2</a> And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.knowledge.<a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm">1 Corinthians 8:1,2</a> Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth… <a href="/1_corinthians/13-8.htm">1 Corinthians 13:8</a> Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.in your.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7</a> And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.see.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:<a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9,11</a> And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; … <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:9,10</a> But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another… this.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a> Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">2 Corinthians 9:14</a> And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.<a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a> Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Abound</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Already</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Diligence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Earnestness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Excel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-15.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/94-9.htm">Implanted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">Inspired</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Unwearied</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">Utterance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Abound</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Diligence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Earnestness</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-10.htm">Excel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/james/1-21.htm">Implanted</a> <a href="/colossians/1-8.htm">Inspired</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-10.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">Unwearied</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Utterance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-11.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 8</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">by commendation of their former forwardness;</a> 9. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">by the example of Christ;</a> 14. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby;</a> 16. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase sets the stage for encouraging them to apply their excellence to the act of giving. The church in Corinth was known for its spiritual gifts (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">1 Corinthians 1:5-7</a>), and Paul uses this recognition to motivate them further.in faith Faith is foundational in the Christian life, and the Corinthians are commended for their strong belief and trust in God. This aligns with <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>, which states that without faith, it is impossible to please God. Their faith is a testament to their relationship with Christ and their reliance on His promises.in speech The Corinthians are noted for their eloquence and ability to communicate effectively. This could refer to their use of spiritual gifts such as prophecy and teaching (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-8.htm">1 Corinthians 12:8-10</a>). Speech is a powerful tool for spreading the Gospel, and Paul encourages them to use it wisely.in knowledge Knowledge here refers to understanding spiritual truths and doctrines. The Corinthians were known for their intellectual pursuits, and Paul acknowledges their grasp of Christian teachings. This echoes the importance of growing in the knowledge of God as seen in <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Colossians 1:10</a>.in complete earnestness Earnestness indicates sincerity and zeal in their faith journey. The Corinthians are encouraged to maintain their fervor and dedication, reminiscent of <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a>, which urges believers to be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.and in the love we inspired in you Paul highlights the love that has been cultivated within the Corinthian church, likely through his own ministry and example. This love is a reflection of the greatest commandment (<a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-39</a>) and is essential for Christian community and witness.see that you also excel in this grace of giving Paul shifts focus to the act of giving, urging the Corinthians to apply their excellence to generosity. This grace of giving is a reflection of God's own generosity and is a practical expression of their faith and love. It connects to the broader biblical theme of stewardship and the call to support fellow believers, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to encourage them in their spiritual growth and generosity. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> A diverse and dynamic early Christian community known for its spiritual gifts but also for its challenges, including divisions and moral issues. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_macedonian_churches.htm">The Macedonian Churches</a> Mentioned earlier in the chapter as an example of generosity despite their poverty, serving as a model for the Corinthians. 4. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A fellow worker with Paul, who is involved in the collection for the Jerusalem church and is mentioned in the surrounding context. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jerusalem_church.htm">The Jerusalem Church</a> The recipient of the collection, experiencing poverty and hardship, which Paul is organizing support for from the Gentile churches.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/excellence_in_spiritual_growth.htm">Excellence in Spiritual Growth</a> Just as the Corinthians are encouraged to excel in faith, speech, knowledge, and love, we too should strive for excellence in all areas of our spiritual lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_grace_of_giving.htm">The Grace of Giving</a> Giving is described as a grace, indicating it is both a gift from God and a response to His grace. We should view our ability to give as a divine privilege. <a href="/topical/h/holistic_christian_living.htm">Holistic Christian Living</a> Excelling in giving is part of a holistic approach to Christian living, where all aspects of our lives reflect our faith and commitment to Christ. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_witness.htm">Generosity as a Witness</a> Our generosity can serve as a powerful witness to others, demonstrating the love and provision of God in tangible ways. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_from_examples.htm">Encouragement from Examples</a> Just as Paul uses the Macedonian churches as an example, we can be inspired by the generosity of others and seek to emulate their faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 8</a> <a href="/q/can_i_remarry_after_a_pre-salvation_divorce.htm">Can I remarry if divorced before finding salvation?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_devout_people_face_injustice.htm">Proverbs 2:8 promises God will protect His faithful--why, then, do many devout people face injustice or calamity?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_angels_seek_gospel_insight.htm">Why would angels 'long to look' into the gospel (1 Peter 1:12) if angels are traditionally viewed as having heavenly knowledge?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_god_desire_from_me.htm">What does God desire from me?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Therefore, as ye abound in every thing.--Literally, But, as ye abound, marking the transition from narrative to exhortation. He opens, as was his manner, with words of praise, and dexterously combines the gifts of "utterance and knowledge," which he had acknowledged before (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm" title="That in every thing you are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;">1Corinthians 1:5</a>), with the "earnestness and love" of which he had spoken in this very Epistle (<a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm" title="Why, though I wrote to you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear to you.">2Corinthians 7:12</a>).And in your love to us.--Some MSS. give the reading "our love for you," but that in the text has abundant authority, and gives a far better meaning. The English expresses the general meaning, but there is a subtle delicacy in the Greek: "the love which, flowing from you, rests in us as its object." The other reading would convey the sense of "the love which, flowing from us--i.e., from our teaching and influence--now dwells in you, and shows itself in act." In any case, he is praising them for a quality which is actually theirs.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Therefore; rather, but. In the following verses to ver. 15 he tells them his wishes about this collection. He desires them to show generosity among their other graces (ver. 7), not by way of command, but that they may emulate others and show their love (ver. 8) by following the example of Christ (ver. 9). And by acting thus they would prove the sincerity of their former promises (vers. 10, 11), especially as he did not wish them to give more than they could justly spare by way of reciprocity (vers. 12-15). As ye abound in every thing, in faith, etc. Perhaps "by faith," etc., "St. Paul," says Grotius, "knew the art of the orators to move by praising." This method of conciliating attention is technically called proparaitesis. The praise was, of course, sincere, though, no doubt, it was expressed with the generosity of love (see <a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">1 Corinthians 1:5</a>). And in your love to us. The Greek is more emphatic," and by the love from you in us;" i.e. by the love which streams from you, and which I feel in myself. In this grace also; namely, the grace of Christian liberality. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. just as ὥσπερ (hōsper) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5618.htm">Strong's 5618: </a> Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. you excel περισσεύετε (perisseuete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4052.htm">Strong's 4052: </a> From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. everything— παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. in faith, πίστει (pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. in speech, λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. in knowledge, γνώσει (gnōsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1108.htm">Strong's 1108: </a> Knowledge, doctrine, wisdom. From ginosko; knowing, i.e. knowledge. in καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. complete πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. earnestness, σπουδῇ (spoudē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4710.htm">Strong's 4710: </a> (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; 'speed', i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. love ἀγάπῃ (agapē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. we ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [inspired] ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you— ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [see] that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you also excel περισσεύητε (perisseuēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4052.htm">Strong's 4052: </a> From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this ταύτῃ (tautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. grace of giving. χάριτι (chariti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:7 But as you abound in everything (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>