2 Corinthians 9:2

The Passion Translation

for I already know that you are on board and eager to help. I keep boasting to the churches of Macedonia about your passion to give, telling them that the believers of Corinth have been preparing to give for a year. Your enthusiasm is contagious—it has stirred many of them to do likewise.

Cross References

Acts 18:12

Now, at that time, Gallio was the regional governor who ruled over the Roman province of Achaia, and the Jews turned against Paul and came together to seize him and bring him publicly before the governor’s court.

Acts 24:17

“After being away from Jerusalem for several years, I returned to bring to my people gifts for the poor.

Romans 15:26

I am pleased to inform you that the believers of Macedonia and Greece have made a generous contribution for the poor among the holy believers in Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:15

Dear brothers and sisters, I have a request to make of you. Give special recognition to Stephanas and his family, for they were the first converts in Achaia, and they have fully devoted themselves to serve God’s holy people.

2 Corinthians 1:1

From Paul to God’s called ones, his church in Corinth. I have been chosen by Jesus Christ to be his apostle according to God’s perfect plan. Our brother Timothy joins me in writing to you and all the holy believers throughout the Roman province of Achaia.

2 Corinthians 7:14

I have not been embarrassed by you, for the things I bragged about you to Titus were not proven false. Just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus about you has proven to be true as well.

2 Corinthians 7:4

With an open heart let me freely say how very proud I am of you and how often I boast about you. In fact, when I think of you my heart is greatly encouraged and overwhelmed with joy, despite our many troubles.

2 Corinthians 8:10

So here are my thoughts concerning this matter, and it’s in your best interests. Since you made such a good start last year, both in the grace of giving and in your longing to give,

2 Corinthians 8:11

you should finish what you started. You were so eager in your intentions to give, so go do it. Finish this act of worship according to your ability to give.

2 Corinthians 8:19

Not only that, he has been appointed by the churches to be our traveling companion as we carry and dispense this generous gift that glorifies the Lord and shows how eager we are to help.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So demonstrate to them how much you love, and prove that our boasting of you is justified.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I’m not saying this as though I were issuing an order but to stir you to greater love by mentioning the enthusiasm of the Macedonians as a challenge to you.

1 Thessalonians 1:7

Now you have become an example for all the believers to follow throughout the provinces of Greece.

Hebrews 10:24

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