2 Corinthians 8:5

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

And that, not only in the way we had expected; but first they gave themselves to the Lord, and to us also, in accordance with God's will.

Cross References

Romans 12:1

I entreat you, then, Brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.

Romans 6:13

Do not offer any part of your bodies to Sin, in the cause of unrighteousness, but once for all offer yourselves to God (as those who, though once dead, now have Life), and devote every part of your bodies to the cause of righteousness.

1 Corinthians 1:1

To the Church of God in Corinth, to those who have been consecrated by union with Christ Jesus and called to become his People, and also to all, wherever they may be, who invoke the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ-their Master and ours,

2 Corinthians 4:5

(For it is not ourselves that we proclaim, but Christ Jesus, as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.)

2 Corinthians 8:1

We would remind you, Brothers, of the love that God has shown to the Churches in Macedonia--