2 Coríntios 9

2 Coríntios 9

William MacDonald - When the Macedonians heard that the Christians in Corinth had been ready for a year, many of them (the Macedonians) were stirred up; they caught the contagion of Christian giving and decided to give themselves to it wholeheartedly. Lowery - They (CORINTHIANS) were eager to help (cf. 2Co 8:4), a fact that Paul had relayed to the Macedonians the year before, which in turn had spurred the Macedonians on (stirred... them to action). The difference between the Macedonians and the Corinthians...lay in their diligence in seeing the project through to completion. Slow starters, the Macedonians finished quickly. But the Corinthians, willing in spirit, needed help in disciplining the flesh (cf. Matt. 26:41; Ro 6:19). (The Bible Knowledge Commentary) Know (1492) (eido, oida - eido is used only in the perfect tense = oida) means in general to know by perception.Literally eido/oida refers to perception by sight (perceive, see) as in Mt 2:2+ "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw (eido) His star in the east, and have come to worship Him." Eido/oida is distinguished from ginosko (epiginosko, epignosis - the other major NT word group for knowing) because ginosko generally refers to knowledge obtained by experience or "experiential knowledge". On the other hand, eido/oida often refers more to an intuitive knowledge, although this distinction is not always clear cut. Eido/oida is not so much that which is known by experience as an intuitive insight that is drilled into one's heart. Eido/oida is a perception, a being aware of, an understanding, an intuitive knowledge which in the case of believers can only be given by the Holy Spirit. And so eido/oida suggests fullness of knowledge, absolute knowledge (that which is without a doubt), rather than a progress in knowledge (cp ginosko) Readiness (eagerness) (4288) prothumia from prothumos = predisposed, ready, willing, eager, prompt, referring to one's spirit in Mt 26:41 "the spirit is willing"; from pro = before, in front of + thumos = passion) conveys the idea of ready and willing, of readiness for action, or of having the will or purpose to act. This word describes one's exceptional interest in being of service. It is a determined disposition of one's mind. Prohumia depicts someone who is already willing with an eager disposition which is pre-inclined. Prothumia conveys the idea of “rushing forward” and here speaks of their readiness to receive the word. In Acts 17:11 prothumia refers to the preexisting character of the Bereans, as already willing to know the Lord more. Used 5x in NT - Acts 17:11; 2 Co. 8:11; 2 Co. 8:12; 2 Co. 8:19; 2 Co. 9:2 Boast (exult, glory) (2744) kauchaomai akin to aucheo = boast + euchomai = pray to God <> auchen = neck which vain persons are apt to carry in proud manner) means to boast over a privilege or possession. The idea is to take pride in something (in a bad sense - Ro 2:23-note, in a good or legitimate sense - Ro 5:2-note, Ro 5:3-note; Ro 5:11-note) Prepared (3903)(paraskeuazo from para = before + skeuazo = to prepare or make ready > skeue = equipment > skeuos = vessel) means to be or to become ready for some purpose. To make ready, to prepare food or something else. Used in an absolute sense in Acts 10:10. In the middle (reflexive) to prepare oneself, get ready (2 Cor. 9:2-3) 4x in NT - making preparations(1), prepare(1), prepared(2) = Acts 10:10 = "while they were making preparations" (a meal), 1Co 14:8 = "who will prepare himself for battle"; 2Co 9:2-3. Uses in Lxx = 1Sa 24:3; Pr 15:18; Pr 23:2; Pr 24:27; Pr 29:5; Isa. 26:7; Jer. 6:4; Jer. 12:5; Jer. 46:9; Jer. 50:42; Jer. 51:11 Zeal (jealousy) (2205) zelos from zeo = to be hot, to boil [from the sound of bubbling water], figuratively to be fervent or show great enthusiasm; eager striving, competition, enthusiasm, admiration. (cf zeloo; zelotes). It was originally used in a good sense which described fervour in advancing a cause or in rendering service. Zelos gives us our English zeal (zealous - filled with intense enthusiasm). Strong's -- excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit 1a) zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything 1a1) zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing 1a2) the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal 1b) an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy." Stirred up (2042) erethizo from erétho = stir to anger) means to stir up, excite, stimulate, to provoke. To cause someone to react in a way that suggests acceptance of a challenge, arouse, provoke mostly in bad sense and so to irritate, or embitter." (BDAG) "To arouse, excite, kindle; in a bad sense make resentful, irritate, rouse to anger (Col 3:21); in a good sense incite, stimulate (2Cor 9:2)." (Friberg). Only 2x in NT = Col 3:21 and 2Cor 9:2. Uses in Septuagint - Dt. 21:20; Pr 19:7; Pr 25:23; Da 11:10; Da 11:25 2 Corinthians 9:3 But I have sent the brethren, in order that our boasting about you may not be made empty in this case, so that, as I was saying, you may be prepared; KJV 2 Corinthians 9:3 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: NET 2 Corinthians 9:3 But I am sending these brothers so that our boasting about you may not be empty in this case, so that you may be ready just as I kept telling them. BGT 2 Corinthians 9:3 ἔπεμψα δὲ τοὺς ἀδελφούς, ἵνα μὴ τὸ καύχημα ἡμῶν τὸ ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν κενωθῇ ἐν τῷ μέρει τούτῳ, ἵνα καθὼς ἔλεγον παρεσκευασμένοι ἦτε, NLT 2 Corinthians 9:3 But I am sending these brothers to be sure you really are ready, as I have been telling them, and that your money is all collected. I don't want to be wrong in my boasting about you. ESV 2 Corinthians 9:3 But I am sending the brothers so that our boasting about you may not prove empty in this matter, so that you may be ready, as I said you would be. NIV 2 Corinthians 9:3 But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove hollow, but that you may be ready, as I said you would be. YLT 2 Corinthians 9:3 and I sent the brethren, that our boasting on your behalf may not be made vain in this respect; that, according as I said, ye may be ready, ASV 2 Corinthians 9:3 But I have sent the brethren, that our glorying on your behalf may not be made void in this respect; that, even as I said, ye may be prepared: CSB 2 Corinthians 9:3 But I sent the brothers so our boasting about you in the matter would not prove empty, and so you would be prepared just as I said. MIT 2 Corinthians 9:3 I sent the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter might not be unsubstantiated, that just as I was saying you would do, you actually were prepared to do. But I have sent the brethren: 2Co 9:4 7:14 8:6,17-24 you may be prepared: 2Co 9:5 1Co 16:1-4 Tit 3:1 2 Corinthians 9 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries JUST TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE REALLY READY But - Term of contrast. It is needless to write about the collection but instead he will send a personal reminder in the form of three brethren (described in 2Co 8:17-24)! This reminds me of the practice in the wild, wild west when the wagon train or calvary would send out a scouting party to look for problems. Paul was concerned the Corinthians might be a big problem as he goes on to explain! Colin Kruse - However, there is a sense in which Paul’s writing was not superfluous but necessary. Readiness to give (2Co 8:11), or even having made a beginning in setting aside something for the collection (2Co 8:10), is not the same as having finished or having everything ready when Paul and the others arrive in Corinth. (Full text of the Tyndale NT Commentary on 2 Corinthians) I have sent the brethren (adelphos), in order that (hina - purpose clause) our boasting (kauchema) about you may not be made empty (kenoo - "should not prove hollow" - NIV) in this case, so that, as I was saying, you may be prepared (paraskeuazo) - Paul was sending the brethren (the three men in 2Co 8:16-24+) for a "spiritual checkup" and as motivation to make sure the Corinthians were really ready ("your money is all collected" - NLT). Paul had stressed not only their willingness, but even boasted or expressed confidence that the contributions of the Corinthians would be ready when they came to Corinth. Now he expresses doubt. Paul did not want his boasting about the Corinthians to as we often say today a lot of "hot air!" He had been telling the Macedonians that the Corinthians were prepared which is in the perfect tense describing them as having begun at a point of time in the past and now even in a state of preparation! Givers who please God are not caught unprepared to give. Have sent is what is known as epistolary aorist (or here) which simply means that he is sending them. The past tense views it from the perspective of the readers rather than the writer. He uses the epistolary aorist again in 2Co 8:18 ("we have sent") and 2Co 8:22 ("we have sent"). Wick Broomall - Paul fully believed that means are necessary to secure the end. This verse has many spiritual applications (cf. Acts 27:24, 31) (Wycliffe Bible Commentary 2 Corinthians 9) Murray Harris makes a good point that "Without the discussion of chapter 8 immediately preceding, the allusive reference to "the brothers" in vv. 3, 5 would be scarcely explicable; this argues for the unity of these two chapters." (1 and 2 Corinthians The Expositor's Bible Commentary) Brethren (80) adelphos from a = denotes unity + delphus = a womb) literally means brother referring to a physical brother or figuratively can refer to a brother in the spiritual sense. Uses in Corinthians 1 Co. 1:1; 1 Co. 1:10; 1 Co. 1:11; 1 Co. 1:26; 1 Co. 2:1; 1 Co. 3:1; 1 Co. 4:6; 1 Co. 5:11; 1 Co. 6:5; 1 Co. 6:6; 1 Co. 6:8; 1 Co. 7:12; 1 Co. 7:14; 1 Co. 7:15; 1 Co. 7:24; 1 Co. 7:29; 1 Co. 8:11; 1 Co. 8:12; 1 Co. 8:13; 1 Co. 9:5; 1 Co. 10:1; 1 Co. 11:33; 1 Co. 12:1; 1 Co. 14:6; 1 Co. 14:20; 1 Co. 14:26; 1 Co. 14:39; 1 Co. 15:1; 1 Co. 15:6; 1 Co. 15:31; 1 Co. 15:50; 1 Co. 15:58; 1 Co. 16:11; 1 Co. 16:12; 1 Co. 16:15; 1 Co. 16:20; 2 Co. 1:1; 2 Co. 1:8; 2 Co. 2:13; 2 Co. 8:1; 2 Co. 8:18; 2 Co. 8:22; 2 Co. 8:23; 2 Co. 9:3; 2 Co. 9:5; 2 Co. 11:9; 2 Co. 12:18; 2 Co. 13:11 Boasting (glory, rejoice) (2745) kauchema akin to aucheo = boast + euchomai = pray to God <> auchen = neck which vain persons are apt to carry in proud manner) strictly speaking describes either a boast (the act) or the ground or the matter of glorying or boasting (the object). The boast can be either proper or improper (sinful, as in 1Co 5:6), and whether it is a good or bad sense is determined by the context. Empty (2758) kenoo from kenos = empty) means to completely eliminate elements of high status or rank by eliminating all privileges or prerogatives associated with such status or rank. Kenoo can mean to cause to be without result or effect = destroy, render void or of no effect. 5v in NT - Ro 4:14; 1Co. 1:17; 1Co 9:15; 2Co. 9:3; Phil. 2:7 2 Corinthians 9:4 otherwise if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we--not to speak of you--will be put to shame by this confidence. AMP Lest, if [any] Macedonians should come with me and find you unprepared [for this generosity], we, to say nothing of yourselves, be humiliated for our being so confident. The Living Bible I would be very much ashamed—and so would you—if some of these Macedonian people come with me, only to find that you still aren’t ready after all I have told them! KJV 2 Corinthians 9:4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. NET 2 Corinthians 9:4 For if any of the Macedonians should come with me and find that you are not ready to give, we would be humiliated (not to mention you) by this confidence we had in you. BGT 2 Corinthians 9:4 μή πως ἐὰν ἔλθωσιν σὺν ἐμοὶ Μακεδόνες καὶ εὕρωσιν ὑμᾶς ἀπαρασκευάστους καταισχυνθῶμεν ἡμεῖς, ἵνα μὴ λέγω ὑμεῖς, ἐν τῇ ὑποστάσει ταύτῃ. NLT 2 Corinthians 9:4 We would be embarrassed-- not to mention your own embarrassment-- if some Macedonian believers came with me and found that you weren't ready after all I had told them! ESV 2 Corinthians 9:4 Otherwise, if some Macedonians come with me and find that you are not ready, we would be humiliated-- to say nothing of you-- for being so confident. NIV 2 Corinthians 9:4 For if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we--not to say anything about you--would be ashamed of having been so confident. YLT 2 Corinthians 9:4 lest if Macedonians may come with me, and find you unprepared, we -- we may be put to shame (that we say not -- ye) in this same confidence of boasting. ASV 2 Corinthians 9:4 lest by any means, if there come with me any of Macedonia and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be put to shame in this confidence. CSB 2 Corinthians 9:4 For if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we, not to mention you, would be embarrassed in that situation. MIT 2 Corinthians 9:4 We would be embarrassed if Macedonians were to come with me and find you unprepared; so I do not want to say you are ready without this confirmation. Otherwise if any Macedonians come with me and find: 2Co 9:2 8:1-5 will be put to shame by this confidence : 2Co 8:24 11:17 2 Corinthians 9 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: 2 Corinthians 8:24 Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you. HUMILIATION IF UNPREPARED Phillips' Paraphrase is colorful "For, between ourselves, it would never do if some of the Macedonians were to accompany me on my visit to you and find you unprepared for this act of generosity! We (not to speak of you) should be horribly ashamed, just because we had been so proud and confident of you." Otherwise if any Macedonians come with me and find (heurisko) you unprepared (aparaskeuastos) we--not to speak of you--will be put to shame (Kataischuno) by this confidence (hupostasis) - IF is a third class condition which