2 Corinthians 8:1-15
(2 Corinthians 8:7-15)
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and Comparative
Texts:
- II.19, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "Christian liberality is mutual, so that one does not have too much, and the other to little."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "Good purposes are like buds and blossoms, pleasant to behold, and give hopes of good fruit; but they are lost, and signify nothing without good deeds. Good beginnings are well; but we lose the benefit, unless there is perseverance."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "Whoever acknowledges himself to be a vile, guilty sinner, and, in consequence of this acknowledgment, flies for refuge to the wounds of a crucified Saviour, and relies on his merits alone for salvation, may in every circumstance of life apply this indulgent declaration to himself."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "The greater was the depth of their poverty, the greater was the abundance of their joy. A delightful contrast in terms, and triumph, in fact, of spirit over flesh."
- From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "This is the chiefest of motives to giving. Our Lord gave up all for us. He became poor that we might be rich in heavenly riches. If he gave himself for us, what shall we give for him?"
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Carla Works, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "While this text certainly forces us to think about what we do with our resources and, therefore, should inform our stewardship drives, Paul's passion in this text relates first of all to the gospel."
- "Excel at Generosity..." Clint Schnekloth, The Hardest Question, 2012.
- "...and finish what you started!"
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
-
Commentary,
2 Corinthians 8:7-15, David Tiede, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "Even 'excellence' is now measured on God's standard, or by the love the apostle has given to them, not by their own performance: 'Now as you excel in everything ? in faith, in speech, in knowledge in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you ? so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking' (2 Corinthians 8:7)."
-
"First
Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 5, William
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Here is an ideal text for preaching about financial stewardship."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
-
Join the Feast,
2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Fred Westbrook, Union PSCE,
2009.
- "The Jerusalem collection represents a major bargain by Paul, to give his own life up to join the church together in the cause of the Gospel."
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-14, Pentecost: Paul the Pastor in 2 Corinthians, David Fredrickson, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1991.
- "Global Inequality," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
- "The Grace of Giving," "The Generosity of Christ," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- 2
Corinthians 8:7-15, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's An
Exegetical Study of the Common Lectionary, coordinated by Prof.
John E. Alsup, features rough translation, disposition, immediate
context, broader context, hermeneutical bridge, and contemporary
address.
- "The gift has a purpose -- to meet a need, to nourish the body of Christ, to enable the Body of Christ to do its ministry in the world."
-
"Global Inequality," Douglas A. Hicks,
(other resources at)
"Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
- "Are the world?s rich and poor growing closer together or farther apart? Why should we care either way? The Christian story expands our moral vision to see every person not as a potential consumer in a global market, but as a reflection of God?s image."
- Commentary,
2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Carla Works, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Brueggemann, Walter, "The Liturgy of
Abundance, the Myth of Scarcity," The Christian Century, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Craddock, Fred.,
"The Poverty of Christ: An Investigation of II Corinthians 8:9,"
Interpretation, 1968.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Fredrickson, David, "Pentecost: Paul
the Pastor in 2 Corinthians," Word & World, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Harrell, Daniel,
"Pressed into Service," The Christian Century,
2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Kolb, Robert, "Homiletical
Helps on LW Series B - Epistles," Concordia Journal, 2006.
(Section on this text begins on p. 232.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Linss, Wilhelm C.,
"The First World Hunger Appeal," Currents in Theology and Mission,
1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Melick, Richard R., Jr., "The
Collection for the Saints: 2 Corinthians 8-9," Criswell Theological
Journal, 1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - O'Brien, Bill, "Begging to Give,"
The Christian Century, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Rhyne, C Thomas, "2 Corinthians
8:8-15," Interpretation, 1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Stowers, Stanley K.,
"Peri Men Gar and the Integrity of 2 Cor. 8 and 9," Novum
Testamentum, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Talbert, Charles H.,
"Money Management in Early Mediterranean Christianity: 2 Corinthians 8 - 9,"
Review and Expositor, 1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Brueggemann, Walter, "The Liturgy of
Abundance, the Myth of Scarcity," The Christian Century, 1999.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 8, Ordinary 13, Pentecost +5, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "The Churches of Macedonia are Giving," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Commercial Site: Equality (Visual Liturgy: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15), The Work of the People.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Corinthians 8:9. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 2 Corinthians
