2 Corinthians 8:5 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

³For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

⁴Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

⁵And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.

⁶Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

⁷Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

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Devotional Reflection

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Paul was surprised by how much the Macedonians gave to help the Lord's work. First, they didn't have much to share because they were very poor. Second, they didn't think of what they had as theirs. Instead, they gave it to God and then to His servants who needed help helping other people. Their example is a great way to show us how we should give to help people who are in need.

Prayer

Forgive me, Holy Father and Righteous God, for being stingy with the money You have so generously given to me. I want to totally surrender to You, withholding nothing from Your will, and I beg for Your guidance on how to make the most of the blessings You have given me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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