2 Corinthians 9:12

For the administration of this service,.... Not only by the Corinthians, and others, in giving and collecting, but by the apostles in ministering and distributing their contributions to the poor…

For the administration of this service - The distribution of this proof of your liberality. The word “service” here, says Doddridge, intimates that this was to be regarded not merely as an act of…

For the administration of this service - The poor are relieved, see the hand of God in this relief, and give God the glory of his grace.

Here we have,

I. Proper directions to be observed about the right and acceptable manner of bestowing charity; and it is of great concernment that we not only do what is required, but do it as is…

For the administration of this service Literally, For the ministry (see note on 2Co 9:9) of this public service (the mynysterie of this public office, Wiclif; the office of this ministration,…