2 Corinthians 9:2

New International Reader's Version

I know how much you want to help. I have been bragging about it to the people in Macedonia. I have been telling them that since last year you who live in Achaia were ready to give. You are so excited that it has stirred up most of them to take action.

Cross References

Acts 18:12

At that time Gallio was governor of Achaia. The Jews of Corinth got together and attacked Paul. They brought him into court.

Acts 24:17

“I was away for several years. Then I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for those who were poor. I also came to offer sacrifices.

Romans 15:26

The believers in Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to take an offering. It was for those who were poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:15

You know that the first believers in Achaia were from the family of Stephanas. They have spent all their time serving the Lord’s people. Brothers and sisters, I am asking you

2 Corinthians 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. Timothy our brother joins me in writing. We are sending this letter to you, the members of God’s church in Corinth. It is also for all God’s holy people everywhere in Achaia.

2 Corinthians 7:14

I had bragged about you to him. And you have not let me down. Everything we said to you was true. In the same way, our bragging about you to Titus has also turned out to be true.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have spoken to you very honestly. I am very proud of you. I am very happy. Even with all our troubles, my joy has no limit.

2 Corinthians 8:10

Here is my opinion about what is best for you in that matter. Last year you were the first to give. You were also the first to want to give.

2 Corinthians 8:11

So finish the work. Then your desire to do it will be matched by your finishing it. Give on the basis of what you have.

2 Corinthians 8:19

He was also chosen by the churches to go with us as we bring the offering. We are in charge of it. We want to honor the Lord himself. We want to show how ready we are to help.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So show them that you really love them. Show them why we are proud of you. Then the churches can see it.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not commanding you to do it. But I want to test you. I want to find out if you really love God. I want to compare your love with that of others.

1 Thessalonians 1:7

So you became a model to all the believers in the lands of Macedonia and Achaia.

Hebrews 10:24

Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works.