Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 8:1
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses fellow believers to announce a specific divine initiative before detailing the Macedonian churches' generosity in the following verse.
The words — The Greek verb γνωρίζομεν (Gnōrizomen) literally means "we make known," while χάριν (charin) denotes "grace" given by God (θεοῦ/theou).
The thread — This theme of divine grace intersecting with Macedonia appears in Acts 16:9 during Paul’s vision, in 2 Corinthians 9:2 where he boasts to the Macedonians about the Corinthians, and in Acts 11:23 regarding Barnabas observing God’s grace.
Why it lands — The text states that God actively supplies a specific grace to the Macedonian churches, requiring readers to recognize divine provision as the basis for their own material response.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
Cross-references
- Acts 16:9 During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
- 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.
- Acts 11:23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
- 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
- 2 Corinthians 9:4 Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
- 2 Corinthians 11:9 And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
- Colossians 1:29 To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:10 And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
- Romans 15:26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.