2 Corinthians 8:7

“Therefore as ye abound in everything, etc..] In all gifts and every grace, in the use and exercise of them, insomuch that they were enriched in everything, and wanted nothing; (see <460105>1 Corinthians 1:5-7), that is here expressed in general, is explained by particulars following: in faith: both in the doctrine of faith, which they had received and professed, held fast to, and abode by; yea, they abounded in the knowledge of it, zeal for it, and thankfulness to God on account of it; and in the grace of faith, not an historical one, nor the faith of miracles, but that which is peculiar to God's elect, is the gift of his grace and the work of his Spirit, which has Christ for its object, and…”

“in faith-- (Co2 1:24). utterance--(See on Co1 1:5). Not as ALFORD, "doctrine" or "word." knowledge-- (Co1 8:1). diligence--in everything that is good. your love to us--literally, "love from you (that is, on your part) in us" (that is, which has us for its object; which is felt in the case of us).”

“Therefore as ye abound in everything - see the note, 1 Corinthians 1:5. Paul never hesitated to commend Christians where it could be done with truth; and the fact that they were eminent in some of the Christian duties and graces, he makes the ground of the exhortation that they would abound in all. From those who had so many eminent characteristics of true religion he had a right to expect much; and he therefore exhorts them to manifest a symmetry of Christian character. In faith - In the full belief of the truth and obligation of the gospel. And utterance - In the ability to instruct others; perhaps referring to their power of speaking foreign languages; 1 Corinthians 14:0. And knowledge -…”

“8:7 This is the key verse in Paul’s exposition on Christian giving (8:1–9:15). The Corinthians had a reputation for spiritual gifts (1 Cor 1:5-7; 14:12). Now, they must be leaders in this gracious act of giving, which is a hallmark of true spirituality (cp. 1 Cor 13:1-13). God had been lavish in his goodness to the Corinthians, so they should be generous to the Jewish believers in their need (2 Cor 9:13). This would be recognized as a sign of unity in Christ.”

“as: Rom 15:14; Co1 1:5, Co1 4:7, Co1 12:13, Co1 14:12; Rev 3:17 faith: Co1 13:2 knowledge: Co1 8:1, Co1 8:2, Co1 13:8 in your: Co2 7:7 see: Co2 9:8; Phi 1:9, Phi 1:11; Th1 4:9, Th1 4:10; Th2 1:3; Pe1 1:22; Pe2 1:5-8 this: Co2 8:6, Co2 9:14; Eph 4:29; Ti2 2:1; Heb 12:28; Pe2 3:18 2 Corinthians 8:8”