2 Corinthians 8:7-11
In this grace also ( κα εν ταυτη τη χαριτ ). This gifted church (1Co 12-14) had fallen behind in the grace of giving. Kindly irony in this allusion.Proving ( δοκιμαζων ). Testing and so proving.
The sincerity also of your love ( κα το της υμετερας αγαπης γνησιον ). Old adjective, contraction of γενεσιος ( γινομα ), legitimately born, not spurious. A collection is a test of one's love for Christ, not the only test, but a real one.
Though he was rich ( πλουσιος ων ). Concessive present participle ων from ειμ, to be.
Be became poor ( επτωχευσεν ). Ingressive aorist active indicative of πτωχευω (see verse 2 on πτωχεια ).
Through his poverty ( τη εκεινου πτωχεια ). Instrumental case, by means of.
Might become rich ( πλουτησητε ). Ingressive first aorist active subjunctive of πλουτεω, to be rich with ινα (that). See on Lu 1:53; 1Co 4:8.
Judgment ( γνωμην ). Deliberate opinion, but not a "command" ( επιταγη verse 8). Cf. 1Co 7:25.
A year ago ( απο περυσ ) From last year.
Not only to do, but also to will ( ου μονον το ποιησαι, αλλα κα το θελειν ). Articular infinitives the objects of προενηρξασθε on which verb see verse 6). That is to say, the Corinthians promised before any others.
The readiness to will ( η προθυμια του θελειν ). Old word from προθυμος ( προ, θυμος ), forwardness, eagerness (Ac 17:11). They were quick to pledge.
The completion also ( κα το επιτελεσα ). The finishing also (articular first aorist active infinitive).
Out of your ability ( εκ του εχειν ). "Out of the having," literally, and so, "out of what you can give" (verse 12).
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