2 Corinthians 8:4
Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
Cross-references
2 Corinthians 8:6 shows Paul urging Titus to complete the collection, building on the Macedonians' plea — a sequential step in the same narrative.
In 2 Corinthians 9:12-14, Paul expands on the collection's impact — supplying needs and provoking thanksgiving — amplifying why the Macedonians desired to participate.
In 2 Corinthians 9:1, Paul says writing more about this collection is unnecessary, directly continuing the same topic of the Macedonians' eagerness.
1 Corinthians 16:1 gives instructions for the same collection for the saints, echoing the theme of giving.
1 John 3:16-18 calls for love in action, not words—exactly the tangible service the Macedonians pleaded to give.
Galatians 2:10 reveals Paul's same eagerness to remember the poor, the very ministry the Macedonians begged to share in.
In 1 Corinthians 16:4, Paul says he may accompany the delegates, showing his personal commitment to the relief effort the Macedonians begged to join.
In 1 Corinthians 16:3, Paul gives instructions for the same collection, detailing how the gift will be sent to Jerusalem.
Romans 15:26 explicitly names Macedonia and Achaia's contribution, the very donors described in 2 Cor 8:4.
Romans 15:25 mentions Paul's journey to deliver the collection, directly referencing the same service.
Acts 24:17 has Paul describing his mission to bring alms to Jerusalem, the same collection effort mentioned here.
Acts 11:29 records the Antioch church sending relief to Judea, a direct parallel to the collection plea in 2 Cor 8:4.
In Matthew 25:40, Jesus says serving the least of his brothers is serving him; the Macedonians' relief of the saints directly embodies this principle.
In Romans 15:31, Paul asks prayer for the same collection service the Macedonians begged to share — a direct link to the Jerusalem offering.
1 Timothy 5:10 lists concrete acts of service to saints—hospitality, washing feet—illustrating the diakonia mentioned here.
Hebrews 6:10 assures God remembers work and love shown in helping his people, affirming the value of this service.
In Genesis 33:10, Jacob pleads with Esau to accept his gift—mirroring the Macedonians' urgent desire to give in 2 Corinthians 8:4.
In Acts 16:15, Lydia persuades Paul to stay with her—similar eagerness to the Macedonians who pleaded for the privilege of giving.
Acts 6:1-7 depicts the church organizing distribution to widows, a similar practical service to needy saints.
In Genesis 33:11, Jacob insists his gift is from God's blessing—similar to the Macedonians' pleading for the privilege of giving.