2 Corinthians 9:2 “For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Mac…”

2 Corinthians 9:2

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

For I knowe your readinesse of minde, whereof I boast my selfe of you vnto them of Macedonia, and say, that Achaia was prepared a yeere agoe, and your zeale hath prouoked many.

Darby 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].

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,

Bible in Basic English

For I have before made clear to those of Macedonia my pride in your ready mind, saying to them that Achaia has been ready for a year back; and a great number have been moved to do the same by your example.

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Cross references

“the forwardness”

2 Corinthians 8:10 2 Corinthians 8:8 2 Corinthians 8:19 1 Thessalonians 1:7

2 Corinthians 8:10 · BSB

And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.

2 Corinthians 8:8 · BSB

I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.

2 Corinthians 8:19 · BSB

More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 · BSB

As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

“I boast”

2 Corinthians 8:24

2 Corinthians 8:24 · BSB

In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

“that”

1 Corinthians 16:15 2 Corinthians 1:1

1 Corinthians 16:15 · BSB

You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,

2 Corinthians 1:1 · BSB

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:

“provoked”

Hebrews 10:24

Hebrews 10:24 · BSB

And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.

Also

2 Corinthians 7:4 Acts 18:12

2 Corinthians 7:4 · BSB

Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.

Acts 18:12 · BSB

While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.

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.

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