Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
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Barnes' Notes
Wherefore show ye to them ... - By a liberal contribution in the cause in which they are engaged and for which they have come among you now, furnish the evidence that you love me and the Christian…
Adam Clarke
Wherefore show ye to them, and before the Churches, etc. - Seeing they are persons every way worthy in themselves, and coming to you on such an important occasion, and so highly recommended, receive…
In these verses the apostle commends the brethren who were sent to them to collect their charity; and as it were, gives them letters credential, that, if they were enquired after (Co2 8:23), if any…
Cambridge Bible
before the churches To which they belong, and of which they are the representatives, 2Co 8:8; 2Co 8:8. The spirit shewn by the Corinthians would of necessity be reported by these delegates to the…
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