Chapter — Douay-Rheims
2 Corinthians 8
1.Now we make known unto you, brethren, the grace of God that hath been given in the churches of Macedonia.
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2.That in much experience of tribulation, they have had abundance of joy and their very deep poverty hath abounded unto the riches of their simplicity.
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3.For according to their power (I bear them witness) and beyond their power, they were willing:
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4.With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints.
5.And not as we hoped: but they gave their own selves, first to the Lord, then to us by the will of God;
6.Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that, as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace.
7.That as in all things you abound in faith and word and knowledge and all carefulness, moreover also in your charity towards us: so in this grace also you may abound.
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- Koch–Preuss, Volume I: Morality, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Morality, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Chapter IV: The Subjective-Objective Norm of Morality—Duty, Section 4: The Evangelical Counsels, ¶ 13
8.I speak not as commanding: but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity.
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- Koch–Preuss, Volume I: Morality, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Morality, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Chapter IV: The Subjective-Objective Norm of Morality—Duty, Section 4: The Evangelical Counsels, ¶ 11
- Koch–Preuss, Volume V: Man's Duties to His Fellowmen, Part I: Man’s Duties to his Fellowmen Individually, Chapter IV: Duties with Regard to the Material Possessions of Others, Section 6: The Duty of Giving Alms, ¶ 16
- Koch–Preuss, Volume V: Man's Duties to His Fellowmen, Part I: Man’s Duties to his Fellowmen Individually, Chapter IV: Duties with Regard to the Material Possessions of Others, Section 6: The Duty of Giving Alms, ¶ 17
9.For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor for your sakes: that through his poverty you might be rich.
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- Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral Theology, Book Second. On Acts Apt For The End, Third Question. On Acts Morally Good, n. 91
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book I. On the General Principles of the Christian Life, Treatise II. On Motion in Order to the Final End, or on the Human Act, Considered according to Moral Being, Dissertation II. On Human Acts Considered according to Moral Being, Part II. On Morality in Particular, Section III. On the Evil Act, or on Sin, Chapter II. On Some Classes of Sins in Particular, Article IV. On Capital Sins, § II. On Avarice, n. 308
- Tanquerey, Volume II. Fundamental Moral Theology; the Virtues and Precepts, Fundamental Moral Theology (Volume II), On Sins and Vices, n. 561
- Tanquerey, Volume III. On Justice, Contracts, and the Obligations of States of Life, Appendix: The Encyclical Rerum Novarum of Leo XIII, ¶ 7
- Koch–Preuss, Volume I: Morality, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Morality, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Chapter IV: The Subjective-Objective Norm of Morality—Duty, Section 4: The Evangelical Counsels, ¶ 14
- Koch–Preuss, Volume III: Man's Duties to Himself, Part II: Vocational Duties, Chapter III: Right and Duty of Acquiring and Possessing Property, ¶ 15
- Koch–Preuss, Volume III: Man's Duties to Himself, Part II: Vocational Duties, Chapter III: Right and Duty of Acquiring and Possessing Property, ¶ 16
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume I, Part I, Tract V. On Sins In General, Chapter VIII. On capital vices, Article II. On avarice, n. 419
- Summa Theologica, Third Part (III), Question 37: Christ's circumcision, and of the other legal observances accomplished in regard to the child Christ, art. 3
- Summa Theologica, Third Part (III), Question 40: Christ's manner of life, art. 3
- Denzinger, Leo XIII, 1878-1903, D. 1852
- Spirago, Part I. Faith, X. THE APOSTLES CREED, SECOND TO SEVENTH ARTICLE OF THE CREED: JESUS CHRIST, 6. THE LIFE OF CHRIST, The Childhood of Christ, ¶ 4
- Spirago, Part II. The Commandments, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, XIII. THE POVERTY OF THE CHRISTIAN, ¶ 3
10.And herein I give my advice: for this is profitable for you who have begun not only to do but also to be willing, a year ago.
11.Now therefore perform ye it also in deed: that as your mind is forward to be willing, so it may be also to perform, out of that which you have.
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12.For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath: not according to that which he hath not.
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13.For I mean not that others should be eased and you burdened, but by an equality.
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- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume I, Part II. Special Moral Theology, Question I. The Duties of All Classes of Men, Art. 6. The Effects of Charity, Almsgiving, n. 1250
- Koch–Preuss, Volume V: Man's Duties to His Fellowmen, Part I: Man’s Duties to his Fellowmen Individually, Chapter IV: Duties with Regard to the Material Possessions of Others, Section 6: The Duty of Giving Alms, ¶ 6
- Summa Theologica, Second Part of the Second Part (II-II), Question 32: Almsdeeds, art. 10
- Summa Theologica, Second Part of the Second Part (II-II), Question 186: Things in which the religious state properly consists, art. 3
- Summa Theologica, Second Part of the Second Part (II-II), Question 188: The different kinds of religious life, art. 4
14.In this present time let your abundance supply their want, that their abundance also may supply your want: that there may be an equality,
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- Koch–Preuss, Volume V: Man's Duties to His Fellowmen, Part I: Man’s Duties to his Fellowmen Individually, Chapter IV: Duties with Regard to the Material Possessions of Others, Section 5: Man’s Right to the Necessities of Life, ¶ 4
- Koch–Preuss, Volume V: Man's Duties to His Fellowmen, Part I: Man’s Duties to his Fellowmen Individually, Chapter IV: Duties with Regard to the Material Possessions of Others, Section 6: The Duty of Giving Alms, ¶ 3
- Koch–Preuss, Volume V: Man's Duties to His Fellowmen, Part I: Man’s Duties to his Fellowmen Individually, Chapter IV: Duties with Regard to the Material Possessions of Others, Section 6: The Duty of Giving Alms, ¶ 6
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume III. On the Sacraments (1962), Special Moral Theology: On the Sacraments, Treatise: On Penance, Third Part: On the Parts of Penance, Chapter III: On Satisfaction, Question Second: On the Qualities and Endowments of Satisfaction, Article I: On Extrasacramental Satisfaction, n. 546
- Spirago, Part II. The Commandments, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, XI. THE WORKS OF MERCY, 2. THE PRECEPT TO PERFORM WORKS OF MERCY, ¶ 4
15.As it is written: He that had much had nothing over; and he that had little had no want.
16.And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus.
17.For indeed he accepted the exhortation: but, being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.
18.We have sent also with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches.
19.And not that only: but he was also ordained by the churches companion of our travels, for this grace, which is administered by us, to the glory of the Lord and our determined will:
20.Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us.
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21.For we forecast what may be good, not only before God but also before men.
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- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume I, Part II. Special Moral Theology, Question I. The Duties of All Classes of Men, Art. 9. The Sins Against Beneficence, Causes of Scandal, n. 1453
- Koch–Preuss, Volume III: Man's Duties to Himself, Part II: Vocational Duties, Chapter IV: Duties in Regard to Honor, Section 1: Notion and Value of Honor, ¶ 6
- Koch–Preuss, Volume III: Man's Duties to Himself, Part II: Vocational Duties, Chapter IV: Duties in Regard to Honor, Section 2: The Duty of Preserving Honor, ¶ 3
- Spirago, Part II. The Commandments, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF GOD, THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 1. THE PROHIBITION AGAINST INJURING OUR NEIGHBOR IN HIS HONOR, ¶ 4
22.And we have sent with them our brother also, whom we have often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent: with much confidence in you,
23.Either for Titus, who is my companion and fellow labourer towards you, or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ.
24.Wherefore shew ye to them, in the sight of the churches, the evidence of your charity and of our boasting on your behalf.