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2 Corinthians 8:1 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

1 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the favor God has given to the churches in Macedonia.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

1 WE WANT to tell you further, brethren, about the grace (the favor and spiritual blessing) of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [arousing in them the desire to give alms];

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American Standard Version (1901)

1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;

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Common English Bible

1 Brothers and sisters, we want to let you know about the grace of God that was given to the churches of Macedonia.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

1 And so we are making known to you, brothers, the grace of God that has been given in the churches of Macedonia.

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2 Corinthians 8:1
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This is the reason that I work hard and struggle also, using God’s mighty power which is at work in me.


For you certainly do practice it toward all the brothers [and sisters] throughout Macedonia. [Note: This was the province in which Thessalonica was located]. Yet we urge you, brothers, to continue doing it more and more.


But I am whatever I am because of God’s unearned favor, and the favor He showed me was not for nothing [i.e., Paul made the most of his conversion by being extra diligent in his service to God]. But I worked harder than all the other apostles, yet it was not I, but God’s favor on me [that accomplished it].


Then one night [while asleep] Paul had a vision [i.e., an inspired dream] in which a man from Macedonia [i.e., northern Greece] stood in front of him begging, “Come over to Macedonia to help us.”


This favor of preaching the unfathomable riches of Christ to the Gentiles was given to me [even though] I am the least significant of all saints [i.e., God’s holy people].


For I know how eager you [already] are, and I have boasted about you to the Macedonians, that Achaia [Note: This was the southernmost province of Greece, where Corinth was located] has been prepared [to give] since last year. And your enthusiasm has stirred up most of them [to give also].


For [the Christians in] Macedonia and Achaia [Note: These were provinces in Greece] thought it was a good idea to take up an offering for the poor saints at Jerusalem.


When he got there and saw how God was favoring the people [with salvation] he was very happy and [stayed on and] encouraged everyone to remain close to the Lord with a heartfelt purpose.


And when I was there with you and in need, I was not a [financial] burden to anyone, for when the brothers came from Macedonia they provided me with what I lacked, so I kept myself from being a burden to you in every way and will continue to do so.


For the rendering of this service not only [fully] meets the needs of the saints [i.e., God’s holy people], but also produces overflowing expressions of thanksgiving to God from many people.


For if any Macedonians come with me and learn that you are not prepared, we, not to mention you, will be ashamed for having been so over confident.


“Now after several years I came [to Jerusalem] to bring relief for the poor people of my nation and to present my offerings.


And the one who was given two talents came and reported, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. Look, I have earned two more with them.’


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