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Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit - In all our dignified version very few ill-constructed sentences can be found; however here is one, and the worst in the book. We do you to wit is in the original γνωριζομεν δε ὑμιν, we make known unto you. This is plain and intelligible, the other is not so; and the form is now obsolete. The grace of God bestowed - Dr. Whitby has made it fully evident that the χαρις Θεου signifies the charitable contribution made by the Churches in Macedonia, to which they were excited by the grace or influence of God upon their hearts; and that δεδομενην εν cannot signify bestowed on, but given in. That χαρις means liberality, appears from Co2 8:6 : We desired Titus that as he had begun, so he would finish την χαριν ταυτην, this charitable contribution. And Co2 8:7 : That ye abound εν ταυτῃ τῃ χαριτι, in this liberal contribution. And Co2 8:19 : Who was chosen of the Church to travel with us συν τῃ χαριτι ταυτῃ, with this charitable contribution, which is administered - which is to be dispensed, by us. So Co2 9:8 : God is able to make πασαν χαριν, all liberality, to abound towards you. And Co1 16:3 : To bring την χαριν, your liberality, to the poor saints. Hence χαρις, is by Hesychius and Phavorinus interpreted a gift, as it is here by the apostle: Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift, Co2 9:15. This charity is styled the grace of God, either from its exceeding greatness, (as the cedars of God and mountains of God signify great cedars and great mountains, Psa 36:6; Psa 80:10); or rather, it is called so as proceeding from God, who is the dispenser of all good, and the giver of this disposition; for the motive of charity must come from him. So, in other places, the zeal of God, Rom 10:2; the love of God, Co2 5:14; the grace of God, Tit 2:…
Quelle öffnen ↗THE COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS; THE READINESS OF THE MACEDONIANS A PATTERN TO THE CORINTHIANS; CHRIST THE HIGHEST PATTERN; EACH IS TO GIVE WILLINGLY AFTER HIS ABILITY; TITUS AND TWO OTHERS ARE THE AGENTS ACCREDITED TO COMPLETE THE COLLECTION. (2Co. 8:1-24) we do you to wit--we make known to you. the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia--Their liberality was not of themselves naturally, but of God's grace bestowed on them, and enabling them to be the instrument of God's "grace" to others (Co2 8:6, Co2 8:19). The importance given in this Epistle to the collection, arose as well from Paul's engagement (Gal 2:10), as also chiefly from his hope to conciliate the Judaizing Christians at Jerusalem to himself and the Gentile believers, by such an act of love on the part of the latter towards their Jewish brethren.
Quelle öffnen ↗Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God,.... The apostle having said everything that was proper to conciliate the minds and affections of the Corinthians to him, and the matter in difference being adjusted to the satisfaction of all parties concerned; he proposes what he had wisely postponed till all was over, the making a collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem; which he enforces by the example of the Macedonian churches, the churches at Philippi, Thessalonica, &c. He addresses them in a kind and tender manner, under the endearing appellation of "brethren", being so in a spiritual relation; and takes the liberty to inform them of the goodness of God to some of their sister churches; "we do you to wit", or "we make known unto you". The phrase "to wit" is an old English one, and almost obsolete, and signifies to acquaint with, inform of, make known, or give knowledge of anything. The thing informed of here, "is the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia"; by which is meant, not any of the blessings of grace common to all the saints, such as regeneration, justification, adoption, forgiveness of sin, and the like; but beneficence, liberality, or a liberal disposition to do good to others, called "the grace of God"; because it sprung from thence, as all good works do when performed aright; they were assisted in it by the grace of God; and it was the love and favour of God in Christ, which was the engaging motive, the leading view, which drew them on to it. This was bestowed upon them, not merited, it was grace and free grace; God may give persons ever so much of this world's goods, yet if he does not give them a spirit of generosity, a liberal disposition, they will make no use of it for the good of others: and this was bestowed on the churc…
Quelle öffnen ↗Observe here, I. The apostle takes occasion from the good example of the churches of Macedonia, that is, of Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and others in the region of Macedonia, to exhort the Corinthians and the Christians in Achaia to the good work of charity. And, 1. He acquaints them with their great liberality, which he calls the grace of God bestowed on the churches, Co2 8:1. Some think the words should be rendered, the gift of God given in or by the churches. He certainly means the charitable gifts of these churches, which are called the grace or gifts of God, either because they were very large, or rather because their charity to the poor saints did proceed from God as the author, and was accompanied with true love to God, which also was manifested this way. The grace of God must be owned as the root and fountain of all the good that is in us, or done by us, at any time; and it is great grace and favour from God, and bestowed on us, if we are made useful to others, and are forward to any good work. 2. He commends the charity of the Macedonians, and sets it forth with good advantage. He tells them, (1.) They were but in a low condition, and themselves in distress, yet they contributed to the relief of others. They were in great tribulation and deep poverty, Co2 8:2. It was a time of great affliction with them, as may be seen, Act 18:17. The Christians in these parts met with ill treatment, which had reduced them to deep poverty; yet, as they had abundance of joy in the midst of tribulation, they abounded in their liberality; they gave out of a little, trusting in God to provide for them, and make it up to them. (2.) They gave very largely, with the riches of liberality (Co2 8:2), that is, as liberally as if they had been rich. It was a large contribution they made…
Quelle öffnen ↗8:1–9:15 Paul now turns his attention to the collection for the Jerusalem church (8:4; 9:1). This relief fund was intended to aid the poverty-stricken saints in the holy city (Acts 11:27-30; Rom 15:25-27, 31; Gal 2:10). Paul had earlier given instructions about this matter (1 Cor 16:1-2); now it was time to collect the funds (2 Cor 8:6). Paul hoped this gift from Gentile congregations to the Jewish church would cement relations between the two groups in the early Christian community. 8:1-2 The churches in Macedonia included the church in Philippi, which we know from Acts and Philippians was being tested by many troubles and was very poor. Yet they were generous in sending gifts to Paul and in supporting the collection (8:4-5; Phil 1:5; 2:25-30; 4:15-20).
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Die hebräischen und griechischen Wörter hinter dieser Stelle, mit Strong-Nummern — von openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἀδελφός (adelphós, G80) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)) γνωρίζω (gnōrízō, G1107) — to make known; subjectively, to know ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… Μακεδονία (Makedonía, G3109) — Macedonia, a region of Greece
Quelle öffnen ↗ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. πολύς (polýs, G4183) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial,… δοκιμή (dokimḗ, G1382) — test (abstractly or concretely); by implication, trustiness θλῖψις (thlîpsis, G2347) — pressure (literally or figuratively) περισσεία (perisseía, G4050) — surplusage, i.e. superabundance αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… χαρά (chará, G5479) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… βάθος (báthos, G899) — profundity, i.e. (by implication) extent; (figuratively) mystery κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… πτωχεία (ptōcheía, G4432) — beggary, i.e. indigence (literally or figuratively) περισσεύω (perisseúō, G4052) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)…
Quelle öffnen ↗ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… δύναμις (dýnamis, G1411) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a… μαρτυρέω (martyréō, G3140) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ὑπέρ (hypér, G5228) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the… αὐθαίρετος (authaíretos, G830) — self-chosen, i.e. (by implication) voluntary
Quelle öffnen ↗δέομαι (déomai, G1189) — to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us μετά (metá, G3326) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according… πολύς (polýs, G4183) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial,… παράκλησις (paráklēsis, G3874) — imploration, hortation, solace ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us δέχομαι (déchomai, G1209) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively) χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… κοινωνία (koinōnía, G2842) — partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary)… διακονία (diakonía, G1248) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that ἐλπίζω (elpízō, G1679) — to expect or confide ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) πρῶτον (prōton, G4412) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance) δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… ἡμῖν (hēmîn, G2254) — to (or for, with, by) us διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) θέλημα (thélēma, G2307) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose,… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
Quelle öffnen ↗εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us παρακαλέω (parakaléō, G3870) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation) Τίτος (Títos, G5103) — Titus, a Christian ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that προενάρχομαι (proenárchomai, G4278) — to commence already οὕτω (hoútō, G3779) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) ἐπιτελέω (epiteléō, G2005) — to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ὑμᾶς (hymâs, G5209) — you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) ταύτῃ (taútēi, G5026) — (towards or of) this χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative…
Quelle öffnen ↗ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) ὥσπερ (hṓsper, G5618) — just as, i.e. exactly like περισσεύω (perisseúō, G4052) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole πίστις (pístis, G4102) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… λόγος (lógos, G3056) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse),… γνῶσις (gnōsis, G1108) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge σπουδή (spoudḗ, G4710) — "speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness, earnestness ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you ἀγάπη (agápē, G26) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) ἡμῖν (hēmîn, G2254) — to (or for, with, by) us
Quelle öffnen ↗λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… ἐπιταγή (epitagḗ, G2003) — an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) σπουδή (spoudḗ, G4710) — "speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness, earnestness ἕτερος (héteros, G2087) — (an-, the) other or different καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… δοκιμάζω (dokimázō, G1381) — to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve γνήσιος (gnḗsios, G1103) — legitimate (of birth), i.e. genuine ὑμέτερος (hyméteros, G5212) — yours, i.e. pertaining to you ἀγάπη (agápē, G26) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
Quelle öffnen ↗γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… γινώσκω (ginṓskō, G1097) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as… χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative… ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ὤν (ṓn, G5607) — being πλούσιος (ploúsios, G4145) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) ὑμᾶς (hymâs, G5209) — you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) πτωχεύω (ptōcheúō, G4433) — to be a beggar, i.e. (by implication) to become indigent (figuratively) ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. τούτῳ (toútōi, G5129) — to (in, with or by) this (person or thing) δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… γνώμη (gnṓmē, G1106) — cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.) γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… τοῦτο (toûto, G5124) — that thing συμφέρω (symphérō, G4851) — to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce;… ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you ὅστις (hóstis, G3748) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same προενάρχομαι (proenárchomai, G4278) — to commence already οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not μόνον (mónon, G3440) — merely ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
Quelle öffnen ↗νυνί (nyní, G3570) — just now δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐπιτελέω (epiteléō, G2005) — to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) ὅπως (hópōs, G3704) — what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence,… καθάπερ (katháper, G2509) — exactly as προθυμία (prothymía, G4288) — predisposition, i.e. alacrity θέλω (thélō, G2309) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 (βούλομαι)… οὕτω (hoútō, G3779) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;…
Quelle öffnen ↗γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… εἰ (ei, G1487) — if, whether, that, etc. πρόκειμαι (prókeimai, G4295) — to lie before the view, i.e. (figuratively) to be present (to the mind), to stand forth… προθυμία (prothymía, G4288) — predisposition, i.e. alacrity εὐπρόσδεκτος (euprósdektos, G2144) — well-received, i.e. approved, favorable καθό (kathó, G2526) — according to which thing, i.e. precisely as, in proportion as ἐάν (eán, G1437) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other… τὶς (tìs, G5100) — some or any person or object ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not
Quelle öffnen ↗γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) ἄλλος (állos, G243) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications) ἄνεσις (ánesis, G425) — relaxation or (figuratively) relief δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you θλῖψις (thlîpsis, G2347) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
Quelle öffnen ↗ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) ἰσότης (isótēs, G2471) — likeness (in condition or proportion); by implication, equity νῦν (nŷn, G3568) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. καιρός (kairós, G2540) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you περίσσευμα (perísseuma, G4051) — a surplus, or superabundance εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἐκεῖνος (ekeînos, G1565) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed ὑστέρημα (hystérēma, G5303) — a deficit; specially, poverty ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… γίνομαι (gínomai, G1096) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with…
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Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
Und es erschien dem Paulus in der Nacht ein Gesicht: Ein mazedonischer Mann stand vor ihm, bat ihn und sprach: Komm herüber nach Mazedonien und hilf uns!
denn ich kenne ja eure Willigkeit, welche ich den Mazedoniern gegenüber von euch rühme, daß Achaja seit vorigem Jahre bereit gewesen sei; und euer Eifer hat viele angespornt.
Denn der Dienst dieser Hilfeleistung füllt nicht nur den Mangel der Heiligen aus, sondern überfließt auch durch den Dank vieler gegen Gott,
Aber durch Gottes Gnade bin ich, was ich bin, und seine Gnade gegen mich ist nicht vergeblich gewesen, sondern ich habe mehr gearbeitet als sie alle; nicht aber ich, sondern die Gnade Gottes, die mit mir ist.
denn meinem Mangel halfen die Brüder ab, die aus Mazedonien kamen; und in allem habe ich mich gehütet, euch zur Last zu fallen, und werde mich ferner hüten.
Und als er ankam und die Gnade Gottes sah, freute er sich und ermahnte alle, gemäß dem Vorsatz des Herzens bei dem Herrn zu verharren;
und das tut ihr auch an allen Brüdern, die in ganz Mazedonien sind. Wir ermahnen euch aber, ihr Brüder, darin noch mehr zuzunehmen
wofür auch ich arbeite und ringe nach der Wirksamkeit dessen, der in mir wirkt in Kraft.
daß nicht etwa, wenn die Mazedonier mit mir kämen, wir (um nicht zu sagen: ihr) mit solch zuversichtlichem Rühmen zuschanden würden.
Es hat nämlich Mazedonien und Achaja gefallen, eine Sammlung für die Armen unter den Heiligen in Jerusalem zu veranstalten;