Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
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Gill's Exposition
Insomuch that we desired Titus,.... Observing the very great readiness, cheerfulness, and liberality of the poor Macedonians in this matter, the apostles could do no other than desire Titus to…
Barnes' Notes
Insomuch - The sense of this passage seems to be this, “We were encouraged by this unexpected success among the Macedonians. We were surprised at the extent of their liberality. And encouraged by…
Adam Clarke
That we desired Titus - Titus had probably laid the plan of this contribution when he was before at Corinth, according to the direction given by the apostle, Co1 16:1, etc.
The same grace -…
Observe here,
I. The apostle takes occasion from the good example of the churches of Macedonia, that is, of Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and others in the region of Macedonia, to exhort the…
Cambridge Bible
Insomuch that we desired Titus Titus, it seems clear by the words -as he had begun," went a secondtime to Corinth before the Apostle arrived there (see, however, note on 2Co 8:8). His first visit…
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