2 CORINTHIANS 8

PAUL ENCOURAGES ABUNDANT GENEROSITY 

Paul tells the church in Corinth about the generosity of the churches in Macedonia. Encouraging them to follow their lead, Paul urges the people of Corinth to participate in giving. Previously, Paul asked the Corinthians to collect money for the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. The church in Corinth was excelling in many ways and Paul hoped they would also excel in giving generously beyond their means.

Paul explains that this is not a command, but an opportunity to express genuine love. Because God offers abundant gifts, believers are encouraged to live from a mindset of abundance. Paul explains that whoever gathers much has nothing left over, but whoever gathered little has no lack. TItus, Paul’s partner and fellow worker, is appointed to handle the collection of the money and distribute it in a way that honors both God and man.