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2 Corinthians 9:4

WEB

4lest by any means, if anyone from Macedonia comes there with me and finds you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) would be disappointed in this confident boasting.

KJV

4Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.

BSB

4Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, weto say nothing of youwould be ashamed of having been so confident.

FBV

4This is just in case some Macedonians should come with me and find you unprepared. We, not to mention you, would be really embarrassed if this project failed!


Extra References

2 Corinthians 9:2

2for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.


2 Corinthians 11:17

17That which I speak, I don’t speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.


2 Corinthians 8:24

24Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.


2 Corinthians 8:1-5

1Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia, 2how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity. 3For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord, 4begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints. 5This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.


Romans 15:26

26For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.