What does Paul tell the Corinthians to do in 2 Corinthians 8:10?
Paul instructs the Corinthians to move from what they already have into practical giving, urging them to abound in the grace of giving. He frames this not as a commandment but as a test of the sincerity of their love.
Les explains that Paul, after acknowledging all the Corinthians already have, tells them to put the next thing into practice—their giving—and to abound in this grace also, the grace of giving. Paul says he speaks not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness or zealousness of others, to prove the sincerity of their love. Les notes that even when Paul says something is not a commandment, the Holy Spirit prompted him to write it, so it remains inspired Word of God.
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.
Therefore, 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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What is the 'grace' Paul wants the Corinthians to abound in in 2 Corinthians 8:7?
The 'grace' Paul tells the Corinthians to abound in (2 Corinthians 8:7) is the grace of giving.