2 Corinthians 8:5
And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. The Macedonian churches gave beyond their means to the collection for Jerusalem — first giving themselves to the Lord. Paul encourages the Corinthians to complete the collection: you excel in everything, excel in this grace too. He gives the principle: …
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and this, not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
and not according as we expected, but themselves they did give first to the Lord, and to us, through the will of God,
And going even farther than our hope, they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us after the purpose of God.
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