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Orthodox readings for 11 November 2017

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2 Corinthians, Chapter 8,  verses 1-5

1 He stirreth them up to a liberal contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians
1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
5 And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
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8:1 We declare to you the grace of God - Which evidently appeared by this happy effect.


8:2 In a great trial of affliction - Being continually persecuted, harassed, and plundered.


8:4 Praying us with much entreaty - Probably St. Paul had lovingly admonished them not to do beyond their power.


8:5 And not as we hoped - That is, beyond all we could hope.They gave themselves to us, by the will of God - In obedience to his will, to be wholly directed by us.


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Luke, Chapter 8,  verses 16-21

16 and of the candle, 21 declareth who are his mother and brethren
16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.
20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
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8:16 No man having lighted a candle - As if ho had said, And let your good fruit appear openly. Mat 5:15; Mar 4:21; Luk 11:33.


8:17 For nothing is hid - Strive not to conceal it at all; for you can conceal nothing long. Mat 10:26; Mar 4:22; Luk 12:2.


8:18 The word commonly translated seemeth, wherever it occurs, does not weaken, but greatly strengthens the sense. Mat 13:12; Mar 4:25; Luk 12:26.


8:19  Mat 12:46; Mar 3:31.


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