Read 2 Corinthians 8.1-15. In 8.1-9.15: The collection. In 8.1-7: Macedonian generosity. In verse 1: Churches of Macedonia probably means Philippi, Thessalonica, and Beroea (Acts 16-17). In verse 2: Severe ordeal: The founding of these churches had met stiff resistance (1 Thess 1.6; 3.1-5; Phil 1.29-30). In verses 5-6: Privilege translates "charis," used several times in chs. 8-9, for the collection itself (vv. 6-7; v. 19). Since it designates both God's generosity (8.1; 9.14) and Christ's generous act (8.9), it properly describes the collection as a concrete expression of good will towards others. In verse 7: Earlier Paul commended their possessions of these gifts (1 Cor 1.5-7). In verses 8-15: Christ's generosity. In verse 8: Genuineness of your love may be their love for Christ (5.14; Rom 12.9). In verse 9; Christ is similarly portrayed in the early Christian hymn in Phil 2.5-11, where he also serves as an example for Christian behavior. In verses 10-11: Paul had given instruction about the collection in 1 Cor 16.1-4. In verses 12-14: The principle of fair balance can be expressed another way: Since Jews have bestowed a spiritual blessing on gentiles, they are entitled to receive a physical blessing (financial support) from gentiles (Rom 15.27). In verse 15: Ex 16.18. Comments or Questions..
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