2 Corinthians 9:2
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 9
“For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.”2 Corinthians 9:2
What Does 2 Corinthians 9:2 Mean?
2 Corinthians 9:2 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 9, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 9:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 10:24“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”2 Corinthians 8:11“Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.”2 Corinthians 8:10“And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.”2 Corinthians 8:1“Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;”2 Corinthians 8:8“I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.”Acts 16:9“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.”Acts 18:12“And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,”Romans 15:26“For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.”2 Corinthians 7:11“For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.”2 Corinthians 7:14“For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.”2 Corinthians 8:24“Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.”1 Corinthians 16:15“I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)”2 Corinthians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:”2 Corinthians 7:4“Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.”2 Corinthians 9:4“Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.”2 Corinthians 11:10“As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.”2 Thessalonians 1:4“So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:”Romans 16:5“Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.”2 Corinthians 8:19“And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:”1 Thessalonians 1:7“So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.”
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