2 Corinthians 9:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I know how eager you are to give. And I have proudly told the Lord's followers in Macedonia that you people in Achaia have been ready for a whole year. Now your desire to give has made them want to give.

Cross References

Acts 18:12

While Gallio was governor of Achaia, some of the Jewish leaders got together and grabbed Paul. They brought him into court

Acts 24:17

After being away for several years, I returned here to bring gifts for the poor people of my nation and to offer sacrifices.

1 Corinthians 16:15

You know that Stephanas and his family were the first in Achaia to have faith in the Lord. They have done all they can for God's people. My friends, I ask you

2 Corinthians 1:1

From Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and from Timothy, who is also a follower. To God's church in Corinth and to all God's people in Achaia.

2 Corinthians 7:14

We had told him how much we thought of you, and you did not disappoint us. Just as we have always told you the truth, so everything we told him about you has also proved to be true.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I trust you completely. I am always proud of you, and I am greatly encouraged. In all my trouble I am still very happy.

2 Corinthians 8:10

A year ago you were the first ones to give, and you gave because you wanted to. So listen to my advice.

2 Corinthians 8:11

I think you should finish what you started. If you give according to what you have, you will prove that you are as eager to give as you were to think about giving.

2 Corinthians 8:19

The churches chose this follower to travel with us while we carry this gift that will bring praise to the Lord and show how much we hope to help.

2 Corinthians 8:24

Treat them in such a way that the churches will see your love and will know why we boasted about you.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not ordering you to do this. I am simply testing how real your love is by comparing it with the concern that others have shown.

1 Thessalonians 1:7

You became an example for all the Lord's followers in Macedonia and Achaia.

Hebrews 10:24

We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.