2 Coríntios 8
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2 Coríntios 8
Calvin - This teaching is needed to refute fanatics who think that you have done nothing unless you strip yourself completely and put everything into a common fund. Rod Mattoon - Give until it hurts, but don't give so that it hurts your family and/or relatives who need your financial support. David
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Calvin - “All that we have is manna...And just as manna, which was hoarded to excess out of greed or lack of faith, immediately putrefied, so we should have no doubt that riches which are heaped up at the expense of our brethren are accursed and will soon perish and their owner will be ruined with them.” Property is like manna, it will not bear hoarding.” -- Charles Hodge Harris - Although some gathered more than others and some less, the needs of all were met. Miraculously there was equal provision, with neither surplus nor deficiency. Any imbalance that might have been caused by hoarding was ruled out, for on the second day manna that had not been used putrefied (Exod 16:20). But Paul's illustration also points to a contrast. The equality the Israelites miraculously experienced in the wilderness was enforced; the equality Christians are themselves to create in the church and the world is voluntary. (1 and 2 Corinthians The Expositor's Bible Commentary)
2 Coríntios 8
Calvin has a good word of warning for all in ministry that "nothing more certainly invites slanderous attacks than to be handling public money." Paul Collects an Offering for Judea ACTIVITY TEXT DATE The church in Antioch sends Barnabas and Paul to Judea with relief funds. Acts 11:29-30; 12:25 c. a.d. 44-47 James, Cephas, and John encourage Paul to remember the poor, which he is eager to do. Gal. 2:10 c. 44-47 Paul raises support for the Christians in Jerusalem while in Ephesus. 1 Cor. 16:1-4 (cf. note on Acts 20:4) c. 53-55 Paul raises support for the Christians in Jerusalem while in Macedonia 2 Corinthians 8-9 c. 55-56 Paul raises support for the Christians in Jerusalem while in Achaia. Rom. 15:25-33 (cf. note on Acts 20:3) Spring of 57 Paul is arrested when he arrives in Jerusalem to deliver the gift. Acts 24:17 (cf. Acts 21:17-33) Pentecost, 57 Adapted from ESV Study Bible Taking precaution (4724)(stello) means to arrange, prepare, gather up, hence to restrain. To stay clear from, keep away from, keep out of the way. keep oneself away from some activity—‘to avoid doing. Gilbrant - Stellomai is a rather common verb in Greek generally meaning “make ready.” It is the middle form of the verb stellō meaning “set, place,” or “send.” As early as Herodotus we find the meanings “make ready, prepare, furnish with” and the passive meanings “prepare oneself, to set out, to summon” (cf. Liddell-Scott). With reference to ships it can mean “to furl a sail, shifting a sail to avoid enemy contact,” or “make compact.” Its medical use is “to restrict one’s diet,” hence the idea “to withdraw, shrink,” or “restrict oneself from someone or something” (ibid.). Of the seven occurrences in the Septuagint, Malachi 2:5 uses the idea of withdrawing in fear: “… to shrink (withdraw) in fear from His name” (author’s translation). The verb occurs twice in the New Testament. In 2 Corinthians 8:20 stellomai means “avoiding”; thus Paul wrote, “We do not want anyone to blame us in the matter of the contribution of money which we administer, but provide all things honest … in the sight of the Lord … and in the sight of men” (author’s translation). In its second occurrence (2 Thessalonians 3:6) the meaning is not unlike that of “avoid,” i.e., “Avoid those who walk in a disorderly fashion”; more precisely, “withdraw yourself from” (author’s translations). The verse indicates that a Christian has an obligation to withdraw from a brother whose behavior is characterized by insistent idleness and rejection of the clear teaching of Christ and the apostles. (Complete Biblical Library - Incredible Resource) Used 2x in NT - keep away(1), taking precaution(1). 2 Co. 8:20; 2 Thess. 3:6. Twice in Lxx - Prov. 31:26; Mal. 2:5; Discredit (3469) momaomai from momos = blame, disgrace, blemish) means to find fault with, to discredit by implying blame. It includes the ideas of criticize or censure. To be or become attributed with blame or criticism (whether real or perceived). To attribute blame to someone. Only twice - 2Co 6:3 and 2Co 8:20. One use in Lxx = Pr 9:7. Generous gift (100)(hadrotes from hadros = thick, stout, fat, full-grown, rich) abundance, lavishness, characterized by fullness or ripeness; it means more than a token or even an adequate quantity. Of a money collection great liberality, generous gift. Only in 2Co 8:20. Not in the Septuagint. 2 Corinthians 8:21 for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. Amplified For we take thought beforehand and aim to be honest and absolutely above suspicion, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men. KJV 2 Corinthians 8:21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. NET 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men. BGT 2 Corinthians 8:21 προνοοῦμεν γὰρ καλὰ οὐ μόνον ἐνώπιον κυρίου ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐνώπιον ἀνθρώπων. NLT 2 Corinthians 8:21 We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable. ESV 2 Corinthians 8:21 for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man. NIV 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men. YLT 2 Corinthians 8:21 providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men; ASV 2 Corinthians 8:21 for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. CSB 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are making provision for what is right, not only before the Lord but also before men. MIT 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking into consideration the best appearances, not only before the Lord but before men. NKJ 2 Corinthians 8:21 providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. NRS 2 Corinthians 8:21 for we intend to do what is right not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of others. NAB 2 Corinthians 8:21 for we are concerned for what is honorable not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of others. NJB 2 Corinthians 8:21 And so we have been careful to do right not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of people. GWN 2 Corinthians 8:21 We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people. BBE 2 Corinthians 8:21 For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men. for: Ro 12:17 Php 4:8 1Ti 5:14 Tit 2:5-8 1Pe 2:12 not: 2Co 2:17 5:9-11 Mt 5:16 6:1,4 23:5 1Th 5:22 2 Corinthians 8 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passage: Proverbs 3:3-4 Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man. TAKING PAINS TO ASSURE INTEGRITY For (gar) - Explaining why he had taken such precautions in selecting conscientious couriers. Warren