2 Corinthians 8:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 8:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 8:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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.”
— 2 Corinthians 8:5 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 8:5 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 8:5
“Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. the former rain moderately: or, a teacher of righteousness moderately: Heb. according to righteousness”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:5: first, own, lord
“Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:5: gave, own, selves
“And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. cool: Heb. wind”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:5: selves, lord, god
“And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:5: gave, own, lord
“And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:5: own, lord, god
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