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In fact, it was your enthusiasm that stirred up many of the Macedonian believers to begin giving. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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 stirred up most of them. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For I know your readiness, which I boast of to Macedonians concerning you, that Achaia has been prepared from a year ago, and your zeal has been provoking the greater number. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">King James Bible</a> For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">New King James Version</a> for I know your willingness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for I know your willingness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, namely, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal has stirred up most of them. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, namely, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal has stirred up most of them. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, namely, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal has stirred up most of them. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal stirred up most of them. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> for I know your eagerness [to promote this cause], and I have [proudly] boasted to the people of Macedonia about it, telling them that Achaia has been prepared since last year [for this contribution], and your enthusiasm has inspired the majority of them [to respond]. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For I know your eagerness, and I boast about you to the Macedonians, “Achaia has been ready since last year,” and your zeal has stirred up most of them. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For I know your eagerness, and I brag about you to the Macedonians: &#8220Achaia has been prepared since last year,&#8221 and your zeal has stirred up most of them. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; and your zeal hath stirred up very many of them. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I know how eager you are to give. And I have proudly told the Lord's followers in Macedonia that you people in Achaia have been ready for a whole year. Now your desire to give has made them want to give. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; and your zeal hath stirred up very many of them. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I know how willing you are to help, and I brag about you to the believers in the province of Macedonia. I tell them, "The people of Greece have been ready [to send their collection] since last year," and your enthusiasm has moved most of them [to act]. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> I know that you are willing to help, and I have boasted of you to the people in Macedonia. "The believers in Achaia," I said, "have been ready to help since last year." Your eagerness has stirred up most of them. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> For I know how willing you are, and I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year, and your enthusiasm has stimulated most of them. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/9.htm">NET Bible</a> because I know your eagerness to help. I keep boasting to the Macedonians about this eagerness of yours, that Achaia has been ready to give since last year, and your zeal to participate has stirred up most of them. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath incited very many. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For I know your earnest willingness, on account of which I habitually boast of you to the Macedonians, pointing out to them that for a whole year you in Greece have been ready; and the greater number of them have been spurred on by your ardour. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/9.htm">World English Bible</a> for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for I have known your readiness of mind, which in your behalf I boast of to Macedonians, that Achaia has been prepared a year ago, and your zeal stirred up the greater part, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For I know your readiness, which I boast of to Macedonians concerning you, that Achaia has been prepared from a year ago, and your zeal has been provoking the greater number. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for I have known your readiness of mind, which in your behalf I boast of to Macedonians, that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and the zeal of you did stir up the more part, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For I know your forwardness, which I boast of for you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was prepared from last year; and zeal from you excited the many more.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For I know your forward mind: for which I boast of you to the Macedonians. That Achaia also is ready from the year past, and your emulation hath provoked very many. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For I know your willing mind. I glory about you, concerning this, to the Macedonians. For Achaia has also been prepared, for the past year. And your example has inspired very many others. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Bible</a> for I know your eagerness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been ready since last year; and your zeal has stirred up most of them. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for I know your eagerness, which is the subject of my boasting about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year; and your zeal has stirred up most of them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For I know that you have made up your minds, and that is why I boasted of you to the Macedonians stating that A-cha’ia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has stirred up a great many people. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For I knew the readiness of your minds and because of this I boasted of you to the Macedonians that Akaia was ready from last year and your zeal has excited many.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For I know your readiness of mind, on account of which I boasted of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago: and your zeal has incited very many. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For I know your promptitude, of which I am boasting to the Macedonians in your behalf, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has aroused many. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For I know your readiness of mind, for which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia had made preparation a year ago; and your zeal hath stirred up very many. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for I know your generous propensity, and I mention'd it with applause to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; so that your zeal has influenc'd many others. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For I know your earnest willingness, on account of which I habitually boast of you to the Macedonians, pointing out to them that for a whole year you in Greece have been ready; and the greater number of them have been spurred on by your ardour. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> for I know your readiness, of which I glory on your behalf to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past; and your zeal stirred up the majority of them. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for I know your readiness of mind, which I boast of concerning you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath excited many. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/9-2.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=1538" 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/9.htm">God Loves a Cheerful Giver</a> 1Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. 2<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I know</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4288.htm" title="4288: prothymian (N-AFS) -- Inclination, readiness, eagerness, willingness, promptness. From prothumos; predisposition, i.e. Alacrity.">eagerness to help,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2744.htm" title="2744: kauchōmai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.">I have been boasting</a> <a href="/greek/3110.htm" title="3110: Makedosin (N-DMP) -- A Macedon, i.e. Inhabitant of Macedonia.">to the Macedonians</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">since</a> <a href="/greek/4070.htm" title="4070: perysi (Adv) -- Last year, a year ago. Adverb from peras; the by-gone, i.e. last year.">last year</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. "></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/882.htm" title="882: Achaia (N-NFS) -- Achaia, a country of Europe.">in Achaia</a> <a href="/greek/3903.htm" title="3903: pareskeuastai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- To prepare; mid: I prepare, make preparations. From para and a derivative of skeuos; to furnish aside, i.e. Get ready.">were prepared to give.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2205.htm" title="2205: zēlos (N-NNS) -- From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. zeal (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice).">zeal</a> <a href="/greek/2042.htm" title="2042: ērethisen (V-AIA-3S) -- To stir up, arouse to anger, provoke, irritate, incite. From a presumed prolonged form of eris; to stimulate.">has stirred</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleionas (Adj-AMP-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">most of them to do likewise.</a> 3But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said.…<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="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-27</a> For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a> They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-16</a> And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:7-8</a> As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. / For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ... <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a> In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a> Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <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. <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has provoked very many.the forwardness.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:8,10,19</a> I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love… <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:7</a> So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.I boast.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">2 Corinthians 8:24</a> Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.that.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:<a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10</a> And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15</a> I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)provoked.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:8</a> I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.<a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24</a> And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Achaia</a> <a 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href="/2_corinthians/5-5.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Provoked</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Respects</a> <a href="/romans/7-8.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">Willingness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Achaia</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Action</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-2.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">Eagerness</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Enthusiasm</a> <a href="/galatians/3-15.htm">Example</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Forwardness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Greece</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">Incited</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Macedonia</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">Macedo'nia</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Macedonians</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Past</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-24.htm">Pointing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-8.htm">Provoked</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Respects</a> <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/galatians/1-23.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/philemon/1-14.htm">Willingness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 9</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand.</a> 6. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,</a> 10. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">which shall return a great increase to them,</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 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href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For I know your eagerness to help Paul acknowledges the Corinthians' readiness to contribute to the collection for the Jerusalem church. This eagerness reflects a genuine Christian spirit of generosity and aligns with the biblical principle of giving as seen in <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a>, where it is more blessed to give than to receive. The Corinthians' willingness to help demonstrates their understanding of the unity and interdependence within the body of Christ, as emphasized in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>.and I have been boasting to the Macedonians Paul uses the Corinthians' example to encourage the Macedonian churches, such as those in Philippi and Thessalonica. This boasting is not for personal pride but to inspire others to follow suit in generosity. The Macedonians, despite their own poverty, were known for their generosity (<a href="/2_corinthians/8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-2</a>), showing that giving is not about the amount but the heart's willingness.that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give Achaia refers to the Roman province in southern Greece, where Corinth was a major city. The mention of "since last year" indicates that the Corinthians had committed to this collection earlier, showing their long-term dedication. This preparation reflects the biblical principle of planning and intentionality in giving, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a>, where Paul advises setting aside a sum of money in keeping with income.And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise The Corinthians' enthusiasm serves as a catalyst for others, illustrating the contagious nature of genuine zeal. This mirrors the concept found in <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24</a>, where believers are encouraged to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. The Corinthians' example highlights the power of testimony and the influence of a committed Christian life on the broader community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, encouraging them in their generosity. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinthians.htm">Corinthians</a> - The recipients of the letter, specifically the church in Corinth, located in the region of Achaia. 3. <a href="/topical/m/macedonians.htm">Macedonians</a> - Believers in the region of Macedonia, whom Paul uses as an example of generosity and who are inspired by the Corinthians' zeal. 4. <a href="/topical/a/achaia.htm">Achaia</a> - A region in Greece where Corinth is located, known for its early readiness to contribute to the needs of the saints. 5. <a href="/topical/c/collection_for_the_saints.htm">Collection for the Saints</a> - The event of gathering financial support for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/eagerness_to_help.htm">Eagerness to Help</a> The Corinthians' eagerness to help is a model for Christian generosity. We should cultivate a heart that is ready and willing to support others in need. <a href="/topical/i/influence_of_zeal.htm">Influence of Zeal</a> Our enthusiasm for good works can inspire others. Just as the Corinthians' zeal stirred the Macedonians, our actions can motivate those around us to act in love and generosity. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_encouragement.htm">Accountability and Encouragement</a> Paul uses the Corinthians' example to encourage the Macedonians, showing the importance of accountability and encouragement within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_in_giving.htm">Preparedness in Giving</a> The Corinthians were ready to give since the previous year, teaching us the importance of planning and preparing to be generous, rather than giving impulsively. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The cooperation between the Corinthians and Macedonians for the Jerusalem church illustrates the unity and mutual support that should characterize the global church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 9</a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_cor_9_align_with_faith_alone.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Corinthians 9 with other biblical passages that seem to prioritize faith alone over works or charitable acts?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_cor_9's_context_limit_its_relevance.htm">Could the historical and cultural context behind Paul's message in 2 Corinthians 9 undermine its universal application today?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_achaia_refer_to_in_the_bible.htm">What does Achaia refer to in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_cor_1_9_align_with_science.htm">In 2 Corinthians 1:9, Paul speaks of 'God who raises the dead'--how can this align with modern scientific understanding that dismisses such occurrences?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) For I know the forwardness of your mind.--This was the boast to which he had referred in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm" title="Why show you to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.">2Corinthians 8:24</a>. Achaia (i.e., Corinth, and perhaps Cenchreae also) had been ready last year. The urgency of his present appeal indicates a latent misgiving whether he had not unconsciously over-stated the fact, and had mistaken the "will" that had shown itself for an actual readiness to send off the money whenever it was called for. (See Note on <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm" title="Yet have I sent the brothers, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, you may be ready:">2Corinthians 9:3</a>.) The word for "provoke," used here in a good sense, is found in <a href="/colossians/3-21.htm" title=" Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.">Colossians 3:21</a>, in a bad sense, as "irritating." This was another reason for prompt and generous action. It would be a permanent disgrace to them if, after having been held up as a pattern to others, they afterwards fell short of their excellence.Very many.--Literally, the greater number.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - I boast of you; literally, I am boasting. The tense shows that he is writing from Macedonia, probably from Philippi (<a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">2 Corinthians 8:24</a>). Achaia (see <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a>). Was ready a year ago; has been prepared since last year. Your zeal hath provoked very many; literally, zeal from you hath stimulated the majority. "Zeal from you" means zeal which emanated from the Corinthians and aroused emulation in others. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I know οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. eagerness [to help], προθυμίαν (prothymian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4288.htm">Strong's 4288: </a> Inclination, readiness, eagerness, willingness, promptness. From prothumos; predisposition, i.e. Alacrity. [and] ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I have been boasting καυχῶμαι (kauchōmai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2744.htm">Strong's 2744: </a> To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. to [the] Macedonians Μακεδόσιν (Makedosin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3110.htm">Strong's 3110: </a> A Macedon, i.e. Inhabitant of Macedonia. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. since ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. last year πέρυσι (perysi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4070.htm">Strong's 4070: </a> Last year, a year ago. Adverb from peras; the by-gone, i.e. last year. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in Achaia Ἀχαΐα (Achaia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_882.htm">Strong's 882: </a> Achaia, a country of Europe. were prepared [ to give ]. παρεσκεύασται (pareskeuastai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3903.htm">Strong's 3903: </a> To prepare; mid: I prepare, make preparations. From para and a derivative of skeuos; to furnish aside, i.e. Get ready. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. zeal ζῆλος (zēlos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. 'zeal' (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice). has stirred ἠρέθισεν (ērethisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2042.htm">Strong's 2042: </a> To stir up, arouse to anger, provoke, irritate, incite. From a presumed prolonged form of eris; to stimulate. most [ of them to do likewise ]. πλείονας (pleionas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 9:2 For I know your readiness of which (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:3" /></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>