Parallel Verses New International Version For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation For I know your readiness, which I boast of as respects you to Macedonians, that Achaia is prepared since a year ago, and the zeal [reported] of you has stimulated the mass [of the brethren]. World English Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation 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, 2 Corinthians 9:2 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleI know the forwardness of your mind - You have already firmly purposed to contribute to the support of the poor and suffering saints. That Achaia was ready a year ago - The whole of the Morea was anciently called Achaia, the capital of which was Corinth. The apostle means, not only Corinth, but other Churches in different parts about Corinth; we know there was a Church at Cenchrea, one of the ports on the Corinthian Isthmus. Your zeal hath provoked very many - Hearing that the Corinthians were so intent on the relief of the sufferers in Palestine, other Churches, and especially they of Macedonia, came forward the more promptly and liberally. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the forwardness. 1 Thessalonians 1:7 So that you were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. I boast. that. provoked. Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke to love and to good works: Library December 25 EveningThanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.--II COR 9:15. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.--For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path 3D Day. All-Sufficient Grace. Perseverance Proved. A Liberal Church Cross References Acts 18:12 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment. Acts 24:17 "After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings. Romans 15:26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord's people in Jerusalem. 2 Corinthians 7:4 I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds. 2 Corinthians 7:14 I had boasted to him about you, and you have not embarrassed me. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has proved to be true as well. 2 Corinthians 8:10 And here is my judgment about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. 2 Corinthians 8:11 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. Jump to Previous Account Achaia Action Ago Behalf Boast Clear Eagerness Earnest Enthusiasm Example Forwardness Glory Greece Habitually Help Incited Macedonia Macedo'nia Macedonians Mind Moved Past Pointing Prepared Pride Provoked Readiness Ready Respects Stirred Telling Whole Willingness ZealJump to Next Account Achaia Action Ago Behalf Boast Clear Eagerness Earnest Enthusiasm Example Forwardness Glory Greece Habitually Help Incited Macedonia Macedo'nia Macedonians Mind Moved Past Pointing Prepared Pride Provoked Readiness Ready Respects Stirred Telling Whole Willingness ZealLinks 2 Corinthians 9:2 NIV2 Corinthians 9:2 NLT 2 Corinthians 9:2 ESV 2 Corinthians 9:2 NASB 2 Corinthians 9:2 KJV 2 Corinthians 9:2 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 9:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 9:2 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 9:2 French Bible 2 Corinthians 9:2 German Bible 2 Corinthians 9:2 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |