"This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God." 2 Corinthians 9:12 Paul had been encouraging generosity in giving to the needs of others. AS a person gives to someone, God in turn gives to meet the needs... Continue Reading →
2 Corinthians 8:2 Generosity
"In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity." 2 Corinthians 8:2 Paul is talking about the churches in Macedonia. He states that God has given them a large amount of grace. They were undergoing an extremely severe trial, yet were overflowing with joy... Continue Reading →
2 Corinthians 7:10 True Sorrow
"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." 2 Corinthians 7:10 Being sorry for something can mean two different things. Paul points out that there is a godly sorrow and a worldly sorrow. One is a true sorrow, while the other is a false sorrow. People... Continue Reading →
2 Corinthians 7:1 Purifying The Body And Spirit
"Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God." 2 Corinthians 7:1 Paul had just finished telling of some promises God had made. These were that believers will be saved, that God will be their God, and that... Continue Reading →
2 Corinthians 6:17 Be Separate
"Therefore, Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you." 2 Corinthians 6:17 Paul quotes from the Old Testament about how God wants to be the God of the Israelites and wants them to be His people. At that time God wanted the people to... Continue Reading →
