2 Corinthians 8:6-9
English Standard Version
6 Accordingly, (A)we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you (B)this act of grace. 7 But as (C)you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you[a]—(D)see that you excel in this act of grace also.
8 (E)I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that (F)though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts in your love for us
2 Corinthians 8:6-9
Common English Bible
6 As a result, we challenged Titus to finish this work of grace with you the way he had started it.
7 Be the best in this work of grace in the same way that you are the best in everything, such as faith, speech, knowledge, total commitment, and the love we inspired in you. 8 I’m not giving an order, but by mentioning the commitment of others, I’m trying to prove the authenticity of your love also. 9 You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you could become rich through his poverty.
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