Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia;
- KJV Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
- NKJV Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia:
- NASB Now, brothers and sisters, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,
- NLT Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia.
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Quick answer
Paul tells of God's grace at work in the Macedonian churches as a model of generous giving. Their example shows what grace produces.
Overview
Beginning his appeal for the collection for the saints in Jerusalem, Paul points to 'the grace of God' given to the Macedonian churches. He frames their giving not as mere human generosity but as a work of divine grace. Their example will encourage the Corinthians toward the same liberality.
Cross-references & the web
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- Acts 16:9During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
- 2 Cor 9:2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
- 2 Cor 9:4Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.
- 2 Cor 11:9And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
- 1 Cor 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
- 1 Th 4:10And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
- Col 1:29To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.
- 2 Cor 9:12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
- Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
- 1 Th 1:7–8As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
- Rom 15:26For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
- Eph 3:8Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
- 2 Cor 8:2–7In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
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