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2 Corinthians 8:3-7
English Standard Version
2 Corinthians 8:3-7
English Standard Version
3 For they gave (A)according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly (B)for the favor[a] of taking part in (C)the relief of the saints— 5 and this, not as we expected, but they (D)gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6 Accordingly, (E)we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you (F)this act of grace. 7 But as (G)you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you[b]—(H)see that you excel in this act of grace also.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:4 The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts in your love for us
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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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