2 Corinthians 9:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul has sent fellow workers ahead so the Corinthians will have their gift fully prepared, and his confidence in them will not prove empty.
What Does 2 Corinthians 9:3 Mean?
Paul explains a practical step: he is sending trusted 'brethren' -- co-workers, likely including Titus -- to arrive before he does. His purpose is plain: so that the collection will actually be ready, and the good things he has said about the Corinthians will hold true.
There is wisdom in helping people follow through on good intentions. Paul does not assume that willingness alone will finish the task; he sends help so that love can become action. Faith that means to bless others is completed when the deed is done. The Lord honors not only the desire of the heart but the steady, prepared hand that carries it out.
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What does 2 Corinthians 9:3 mean?
Paul has sent fellow workers ahead so the Corinthians will have their gift fully prepared, and his confidence in them will not prove empty.