Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8

2 Corinthians
Chapter: 8

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Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

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How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

2-CORINTHIANS 8:2

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For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

2-CORINTHIANS 8:3

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Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

2-CORINTHIANS 8:4

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And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.

2-CORINTHIANS 8:5

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Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

2-CORINTHIANS 8:6

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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.

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I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

2-CORINTHIANS 8:8

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For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

2-CORINTHIANS 8:9

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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.

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Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.

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For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

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For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:

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But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:

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As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.

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But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

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For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

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And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;

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And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

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Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

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Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

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Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

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Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.

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2 Corinthians 8
CHURCH FATHERS: 17

1. Clement of Rome | CHURCH FATHER 97 AD

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2 Corinthians was REJECTED (0%) by Clement of Rome
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2. Ignatius of Antioch | CHURCH FATHER 110 AD

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2 Corinthians was REJECTED (0%) by Ignatius of Antioch
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3. Barnabas | CHURCH FATHER 130 AD

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2 Corinthians was REJECTED (0%) by Barnabas
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4. Hermas | CHURCH FATHER 140 AD

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2 Corinthians was APPROVED (75%) by Hermas
(Citation; approving quotation; alluded to; acceptable with changes)

5. Papias of Hierapolis | CHURCH FATHER 140 AD

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2 Corinthians was REJECTED (0%) by Papias of Hierapolis
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6. Polycarp | CHURCH FATHER 150 AD

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2 Corinthians was APPROVED (75%) by Polycarp
(Citation; approving quotation; alluded to; acceptable with changes)

7. Didache | CHURCH FATHER 150 AD

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2 Corinthians was REJECTED (0%) by Didache
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8. Diognetus | CHURCH FATHER 150 AD

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2 Corinthians was APPROVED (75%) by Diognetus
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9. Justin Martyr | CHURCH FATHER 155 AD

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2 Corinthians was APPROVED (75%) by Justin Martyr
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10. Irenaeous | CHURCH FATHER 202 AD

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Irenaeous
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11. Clement of Alexandria | CHURCH FATHER 215 AD

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Clement of Alexandria
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12. Tertullian | CHURCH FATHER 220 AD

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2 Corinthians was APPROVED (75%) by Tertullian
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13. Origen | CHURCH FATHER 254 AD

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2 Corinthians was APPROVED (75%) by Origen
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14. Eusebius of Caesarea | CHURCH FATHER 340 AD

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Eusebius of Caesarea
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15. Athanasius of Alexandria | CHURCH FATHER 367 AD

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Athanasius of Alexandria
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16. Cyril of Jerusalem | CHURCH FATHER 386 AD

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Cyril of Jerusalem
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17. Augustine of Hippo | CHURCH FATHER 400 AD

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Augustine of Hippo
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2 Corinthians 8
BIBLE CANON: 5

A biblical canon is a set of texts (or "books") which a particular religious community regards as authoritative scripture. Christians were the first to use the term in reference to scripture.

These bible canons have developed through debate and agreement by the religious authorities.

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1. Marcion Canon | BIBLE CANON 140 AD
Marcionism was a religious movement based on the teachings of the 2nd-century Marcion of Sinope. Marcions Canon lists 14 books out of the 27 books in the New Testament. More specifically, these were Luke and Paul's 13 writings. Marcion even rejected the entire Old Testament of 39 books.

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Marcion Canon
(Fully accepted; true scripture; quoted approvingly)

2. Muratorian Canon | BIBLE CANON 170 AD
The Muratorian Canon is an ancient list of New Testament books - the oldest such list we have found and lists 22 of the 27 books that were later included in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.

It is noteworthy that the Muratorian Canon omits several epistles that later did win acceptance in the Christian New Testament such as the books of James and 2 Peter.

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Muratorian Canon
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3. Apostolic Canon | BIBLE CANON 300 AD
Apostolic Canons or Ecclesiastical Canons

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Apostolic Canon
(Fully accepted; true scripture; quoted approvingly)

4. Cheltenham/ Mommsen List | BIBLE CANON 360 AD
The Cheltenham or Mommsen List is a Latin manuscript discovered by the German classical scholar Theodor Mommsen (published 1886) which probably originated in North Africa in the 4th century.

It has 24-book Old Testament and 24-book New Testament which omits Jude and James, and perhaps Hebrews, and questions the epistles of John and Peter.

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Cheltenham/ Mommsen List
(Fully accepted; true scripture; quoted approvingly)

5. Council of Rome | BIBLE CANON 382 AD
The Council of Rome was a meeting of Catholic Church officials and theologians which took place in 382 under the authority of Pope Damasus I, bishop of Rome.

According to a document appended to some manuscripts, the Council of Rome affirmed the authority of the Old and New Testament canon in a decretal or damasine list.

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2 Corinthians was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Council of Rome
(Fully accepted; true scripture; quoted approvingly)

2 Corinthians 8
TEXTUAL CRITICISM

Was Paul the Author? Evidence
Today, it is assumed Paul is the author. However, it is known that Paul extensively used Scribes ('Amanuensis') to write his letters. Paul dictated his thoughts and the Scribe wrote the letter as they saw fit. Therefore, most of Paul's Epistles (letters) in the New Testament Bible are authored by unknown Scribes.

Paul had a troubling 'Thorn' Evidence
In his Corinthians letter, Paul speaks of a 'Thorn In My Flesh' troubling him. Bible scholars have 4 theories on the 'thorn':

Physical Sickness

Mental Illness

Spiritual Problem

Ministerial Opposition

2CORINTHIANS 12:7

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Paul had poor Eye-Sight Evidence
It is known that Paul used Scribes ('Amanuensis') to write his letters as he suffered from poor eye-sight and was unable to write. According to early sources, Paul was 'a short, bony, little Jew with constant running eyes from his eye problems, squinting with a very large angular nose'. studylight/commentaries

See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand [Paul's eyesight was defective and he needed help to write]

GALATIANS 6:11

As you know, it was because of an illness that I first preached the gospel to you, and even though my illness was a trial to you, you did not treat me with contempt or scorn. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus himself. Where, then, is your blessing of me now? I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

GALATIANS 4:13-15

Paul replied, Brothers, I did not know [due to bad eye-sight] that he was the high priest; for it is written: 'Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.'

ACTS 23:5

Church was aware of Paul's Eye-Sight problem Evidence
In Galatians, Paul confirms the Galatian Church was aware of his eye-sight problem. So much so, they would have 'plucked out their own eyes and given them to him' were it possible.

Where, then, is your blessing of me now? I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

GALATIANS 4:15

Paul used Scribes to write his Epistles (Letters) Evidence
Paul composed his letters in accordance with the writing conventions of his time. Scribes were essential as the skills required for writing with primitive pens and paper made writing legibly a challenge.

Tertius was one Roman Scribe ('Amanuensis') who wrote on behalf of Paul. Tertius wrote Paul's Epistles (letters), either from notes, ideas or direct from Paul's mouth. At the end of the Epistle (letter), Paul would conclude with personal greetings in his own writing. [John Gill's commentary]

Timothy is present as Paul and Tertius write Romans. Did Timothy have any influence over the final text? If so, what was that influence? Was any text in Romans written by Timothy? trivialdevotion/tertius

I, Tertius, the one writing this letter for Paul, send my greetings, too, as one of the Lord's followers

ROMANS 16:22

Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

COLOSSIANS 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.

2THESSALONIANS 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.

1CORINTHIANS 16:21

Timothy, my co-worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius, Jason and Sosipater, my fellow Jews.

ROMANS 16:21

Paul's Letter, 2 Corinthians is forged and interpolated Bible Scholars
'Interpolation' is where a Word, Verse, Passage or even entire Chapter was added to Paul's Letter, often many years after Paul had written, disseminated it or died. Bible Scholars who hold the view that Paul's Letter is interpolated include:

1:1b, Schmithals; Schenke and Fischer (1978: 112).
3:12-18 and 4:3, 4, 6, Halmel (1904).
3:17, 18b, Schmithals (1958; 1969: 286ff.).
4:4, Baljon; Wassenbergh.
5:16, Schmithals; Giittgemanns (1966: 290ff.).
6:14-7:1, Schrader (1835: IV, 300f.); Ewald (1857: 12, 282f.); Straatman (1863: I, 138-46); Baljon; Holsten (1868: 386); Michelsen (1873); Rovers (1874: I, 137); van de Sande Bakhuyzen (1880: 266f.); Davidson (1882: 60; 1894: 63); Krenke!(1890: 332); Halmel (1904: 115-29); Jiilicher and Fascher (1931: 87f.); Groussow (1951a, 1951b); Dinkier in RGG 3 IV, 18, 22; Fitzmyer (1961); Gnilka (1968); Georgi (1986/7: 21-22); Marxsen (1964); Braun (1966: 201-204); Fuller (1966: 41-42); Wendland (1968); Rissi (1969: 79-80); Klinzing (1971: 172-82); Dahl (1972: 62-69); Betz (1973); Gunther (1973: 308-13); Perrin and Duling (1982: 182); Vielhauer (1975: 153); Bultmann (1976: 169); Schenke and Fischer (1978: llOf., 117f.); Lang; Findeis (1983: 66); Klauck (1988: 60-61); Wiirzburg (1988: 60-61); Kuhn (1951-52; 1954); Jewett (1978: 433 n.4).
11:32-12:1, Michelsen (1873).
12:2, Matthes; Rovers (1870); Scholten (1876).
13:13, Burton (1921: 509); Goodspeed (1945; 57); Furnish (1984: 587); Barrett.

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