2 Corinthians 8:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

Therefore - Greek, 'But' х alla (G243)]: I foreknew ye would not disappoint my good opinion of you. 'BUT as,' etc.

In faith (2 Corinthians 1:24).

Utterance (note, 1 Corinthians 1:5) - not 'doctrine.'

Knowledge (1 Corinthians 8:1).

Diligence - in everything that is good.

Your love to us - literally, 'love from you (i:e., on your part) in us' (i:e., which is felt in the case of us).

2 Corinthians 8:7

7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.