2Cor 8:7 | MHM | STEP | Charity Urged In this section, Paul encourages the Corinthians to excel in the grace of charity, just as they excel in other spiritual gifts. He uses several arguments to motivate them, including their existing faith and love, the example of Christ’s sacrifice, and their earlier willingness to give. Paul explains that generosity is an act of obedience to God and a way to reflect Christ’s love to others. v. 7 : Paul reminds the Corinthians of their strengths, saying they abound in faith, utterance, knowledge, diligence, and love for us . He then urges them to excel in the grace of giving as well (2 Corinthians 8:7 ). Just as they have shown spiritual gifts and love for their ministers, they should also show charity toward the poor. Commending them for their other virtues, Paul gently encourages them to grow in this area as well.

‏ 2 Corinthians 8:7

Charity Urged

In this section, Paul encourages the Corinthians to excel in the grace of charity, just as they excel in other spiritual gifts. He uses several arguments to motivate them, including their existing faith and love, the example of Christ’s sacrifice, and their earlier willingness to give. Paul explains that generosity is an act of obedience to God and a way to reflect Christ’s love to others.

v. 7: Paul reminds the Corinthians of their strengths, saying they abound in faith, utterance, knowledge, diligence, and love for us. He then urges them to excel in the grace of giving as well (2 Corinthians 8:7 ^a). Just as they have shown spiritual gifts and love for their ministers, they should also show charity toward the poor. Commending them for their other virtues, Paul gently encourages them to grow in this area as well.