2 Corinthians 8:1

God's Word

Brothers and sisters, we want you to know how God showed his kindness  to the churches in the province of Macedonia.

Cross References

Matthew 25:22

“The one who received four thousand dollars came and said, ‘Sir, you gave me four thousand dollars. I’ve doubled the amount.’

Acts 11:23

When he arrived there, he was pleased to see what God had done for them out of kindness. So he encouraged all the people to remain solidly committed to the Lord.

Acts 16:9

During the night Paul had a vision of a man from Macedonia. The man urged Paul, “Come to Macedonia to help us.”

Acts 24:17

After many years I have come back to my people and brought gifts for the poor and offerings ⌞for God⌟.

Romans 15:26

Because the believers in Macedonia and Greece owe a debt to the Christians in Jerusalem, they have decided to take up a collection for the poor among the Christians in Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God’s kindness  made me what I am, and that kindness was not wasted on me. Instead, I worked harder than all the others. It was not I who did it, but God’s kindness was with me.

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and needed something, I didn’t bother any of you for help. My friends from the province of Macedonia supplied everything I needed. I kept myself from being a financial burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do that.

2 Corinthians 9:12

What you do to serve others not only provides for the needs of God’s people, but also produces more and more prayers of thanksgiving to God.

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know how willing you are to help, and I brag about you to the believers in the province of Macedonia. I tell them, “The people of Greece have been ready ⌞to send their collection⌟ since last year,” and your enthusiasm has moved most of them ⌞to act⌟.

2 Corinthians 9:4

Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me, they might find out that you’re not ready after all. This would embarrass us for feeling so confident as much as it would embarrass you.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least of all God’s people. Yet, God showed me his kindness by allowing me to spread the Good News of the immeasurable wealth of Christ to people who are not Jewish.

Colossians 1:29

I work hard and struggle to do this while his mighty power works in me.

1 Thessalonians 4:10

In fact, you are showing love to all the Christians throughout the province of Macedonia. We encourage you as believers to excel in love even more.