2 Corinthians 8:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. ”

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

As there was a readiness to will - Now accomplish the thing, and be not satisfied with having begun it. Do not suppose that the intention was sufficient, or that you are now released from the obl...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8, 9. The Collection for Poor Christians at Jerusalem. Paul attached the highest importance to this collection, to which he seems to have invited all the Gentile churches to contribut...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

perform . Samaritan Pentateuch word as "finish", 2 Corinthians 8:6 . doing . doing also. readiness . Greek. prothumia. See Acts 17:11 . will . Greek. thelo, as 2 Corinthians 8:10 perfo...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

11. Now what ye have begun to do. It is probable, that the ardor of the Corinthians had quickly cooled down: otherwise they would, without any delay, have prosecuted their purpose. The Apost...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now therefore perform the doing of it ; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. A readiness to will, so there may be a performance -...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. Perform - `but now also complete the doing' (note,...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(a) 8:1-9. The Example of Macedonia 1-5. Paraphrase. 'I wish you to know how liberally and spontaneously the Churches of Macedonia have contributed to the relief of their fellow-disciples in Jer...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Now therefore perform the doing. — Better, complete the doing: to “perform the doing” being open, in the modern use of the word, to the charge of tautology. All the English versions, however, hav...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 20 THE GRACE OF LIBERALITY. 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 (R.V) WITH the eighth chapter begins the second of the three great divisions of this Epistle. It is concerned exclusively with the coll...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Stimulating to Liberality 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Surely the plea for a generous gift of money toward the collection which Paul was making for the poor saints in Jerusalem, could not have been mor...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle now turned to the subject of the collection for the saints at Jerusalem, concerning which he had written in his previous letter 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 ). He cites the example of the churc...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. (11) Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a r...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now therefore perform the doing of it ,.... This is a conclusion from the former advice, to finish what was readily willed; for as it is not enough to do a thing, unless it is done cheerfully and wi...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now therefore perform the doing of it ; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. Ver. 11. Now therefore perform ] Unless our willi...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And herein In this matter; I give my advice That to finish your collection immediately is for your reputation, who have formerly begun, not only to make the collection, but also to manifest a rem...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Chapter s 8 and 9 deal with the subject of proper care for poor saints on the part of the assembly. The wisdom and delicacy with which the apostle writes is both admirable and beautiful. He avoids ab...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Charity Urged. A. D. 57. 7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ye showed yourselves some time since free to will the thing which I am now pressing you unto, you have now opportunity to do it, and the example of other churches going before you in the doing of it;...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

A PLEA CONCERNING THE PAYING OF THEIR ‘DEBT' TO THE JERUSALEM CHURCH BY MEANS OF ‘THE COLLECTION' WHICH WAS TO BE FOR THE RELIEF OF THE EXTREME POVERTY OF THE SAINTS IN THAT CHURCH AND WHICH WOULD I...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Observe: 1. 2 Corinthians 8:1 to 2 Corinthians 9:15 is one continuous section, concerned with the completion of the Corinthian contribution to Paul’s great Jerusalem Christi...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11 Performance. Consider: I. Promises in relation to the kingdom of heaven. Men do not like to lose sight of the beautiful city of God. They like to feel some sort of connection...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Although this is rather a practical than a spiritual chapter, I hope that we shall get profit out of it by the teaching of the Spirit of God who inspired Paul to write it. Paul was writing to the chu...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 8:1 . Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God. Better to say, It is requisite that I should apprise you of the grace that God has conferred on the churches of Macedo...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Liberality shown by the Macedonian Churches ( 2 Corinthians 8:1-47 ). He is sending Titus to receive their contribution for the Church of Jerusalem, and he invites them to give accord...
2 Corinthians 8:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Now, therefore, perform the doing of it, that, as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
2 Corinthians 8:11 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Our Lord lifts Christian liberality out of the mire of coercive necessity, into the realm of grace. As introductory to this sermon o...

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 8:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 8:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 8:11 - Wells of Living Water Commentary