Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 2 Corinthians 9:4

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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if they of Macedonia--rather as Greek, "if Macedonians." unprepared--with your collection; see Co2 9:2, "ready," Greek, "prepared." we, not to say ye--Ye would naturally feel more ashamed for yourselves, than we (who boasted of you) would for you. confident boasting--The oldest manuscripts read simply "confidence," namely, in your liberality.

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