2 Corinthians 8:6-9
New American Standard Bible
6 So we (A)urged (B)Titus that as he had previously (C)made a beginning, so he would also complete in you (D)this gracious work as well.
7 But just as you (E)excel (F)in everything, in faith, speaking, knowledge, and in all earnestness and in the [a]love we inspired in you, see that you also (G)excel in this gracious work. 8 I (H)am not saying this as a command, but as proving, through the earnestness of others, the sincerity of your love as well. 9 For you know (I)the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that (J)though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Lit love from us in you; one early ms love from you in us
2 Corinthians 8:6-9
International Standard Version
6 So we urged Titus to finish this work of kindness[a] among you in the same way that he had started it. 7 Indeed, the more your faith, speech, knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for us increase, the more we want you to be rich in this work of kindness.[b]
8 I am not commanding you but testing the genuineness of your love by the enthusiasm of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah.[c] Although he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:6 Or this grace
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Or this grace
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 Or Christ
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