And this they did, not as we expected, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
All Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:5 Go To 2 Corinthians 8
Ambrosiaster
AD 400
By giving themselves to God first and then to their fellow believers, the Macedonians demonstrated their sincere desire to be made perfect. Paul quoted their example in the hope of persuading the Corinthians to do likewise. Commentary on Paul’s Epistles.
