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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Interpretation
The grace of God must be owned as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. It is great grace and favour from God, if we are made useful to others, and forward to any good work.
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This thought runs through 2 Corinthians 8:1-5.