2 Corinthians 8:7

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በሁሉ ነገር በእ​ም​ነ​ትና በቃል፥ በዕ​ው​ቀ​ትም፥ በት​ጋ​ትም በእ​ና​ንተ ዘንድ በሆ​ነው ሁሉ እኛን በመ​ው​ደ​ዳ​ችሁ ፍጹ​ማን እንደ ሆና​ችሁ፥ እን​ዲ​ሁም ደግሞ ይህ​ቺን ስጦታ አብዙ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Paul is encouraging the Corinthians to also excel in giving generously, as they have excelled in other aspects of their faith and love for others. He reminds them that just like they are abundant in their faith, knowledge, diligence, and love towards him, they should be equally generous.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're really good at sharing your toys with friends. Paul is saying to the Corinthians, 'You're great at being kind and helping others. Now, why don't you also share lots of things like you do when you play?'

Historical Background

This verse comes from a letter written by the apostle Paul around AD 56-57. He wrote this to the church in Corinth encouraging them about their willingness to give generously towards helping other believers. The Corinthians were known for their abundant faith and love, but Paul wanted to extend that abundance into generosity.

Living It Out Today

Today, if you're someone who excels at work or in school, think about how you can also be generous with your time or resources. For example, volunteering at a local shelter shows the same kind of excellence as your other accomplishments.

Topics

• generosity
• faith
• love
• diligence
• grace
• excellence

Related Verses

• 1 Corinthians 16:2
• Philippians 4:10-19
• Ephesians 5:8-10
• Deuteronomy 15:7-11
• Proverbs 3:9-10

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this verse relate to modern charity?

This verse encourages Christians to be generous in their giving, much like they are in other aspects of faith. In a modern context, it can inspire people to contribute not just financially but also through volunteering and community service.

What does 'abound' mean here?

'Abound' means to be plentiful or abundant. Paul is urging the Corinthians to excel in generosity as much as they do in faith, knowledge, and love.

Why did Paul choose the Corinthians for this message?

Paul chose the Corinthians because they were already known for their strong faith and diligent work within the church. He wanted them to extend that same level of excellence to their giving habits.

How can we make sure we're abounding in grace like Paul suggests?

To abound in grace, one should strive to give generously without expecting anything in return and treat others with kindness and compassion, just as God does for us through His grace.