ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Cor 8:8
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2 Cor 8:8

8:8 not as a command. Paul wants giving to be voluntary. In general, though Paul had great authority, he preferred to ask rather than command (Philem. 14 and note), a good pattern for those in authority (Matt. 20:25, 26).