2 Corinthians 8:1 (WEB)
Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
Catechism · 1
“In the Beatitudes "poverty" is the virtue of sharing: it calls us to communicate and share both material and spiritual goods, not by coercion but out of love, so that the abundance of some may remedy the needs of others.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. 2 Cor 8:1-15.
Fathers and councils · 3
Irenaeus of Lyons
“…diligent exposition in harmony with the Scriptures, both without danger and without blasphemy; and [above all, it consists in] the pre-eminent gift of love, which is more precious than knowledge, more glorious than prophecy, and which excels all the other gifts [of God].” — editor's note: Comp. 2 Cor. viii. 1; 1 Cor. xiii.
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John Chrysostom
“It was on this ground Paul marvelled at the Macedonians, not because they gave, but because even though they were in poverty they gave.” — editor's note: 2 Cor. viii. 1, 2, 3.
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Augustine of Hippo
“For we provide for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”” — editor's note: 2 Cor. viii. 1–21
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Cross-references · 1
1 Corinthians 15:10 and 2 Corinthians 8:1 share the same wording (9 words).