2 Corinthians 8:4 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁴ they begged us earnestly for the privilege of sharing  in the ministry to the saints,

Dugang nga mga bersyon

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ Begging us most insistently for the favor and the fellowship of contributing in this ministration for [the relief and support of] the saints [in Jerusalem].

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:

Common English Bible

⁴ They urgently begged us for the privilege of sharing in this service for the saints.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ For they were begging us, with great exhortation, for the grace and the communication of the ministry that is with the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:4 Cross References

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives   even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple,   , truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.’

Matthew 12:50

For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.’

Matthew 25:40

‘And the King will answer them, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Mark 14:7

You always have the poor   with you, and you can do what is good for them whenever you want, but you do not always have me.

Acts 11:29

Each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers and sisters who lived in Judea.

Acts 16:15

After she and her household were baptised, she urged us, ‘If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.’  And she persuaded us.

Acts 24:17

After many years, I came to bring charitable gifts and offerings to my people.

Romans 15:31

Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea,  that my ministry to  Jerusalem  may be acceptable to the saints,

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now about the collection  for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian  churches.

1 Corinthians 16:15

Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits  of Achaia  and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.

Galatians 2:10

They asked only that we would remember the poor,  which I had made every effort to do.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work  for the good  of all, especially for those who belong to the household  of faith.

1 Timothy 5:10

and is well known for good works   #– #that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality,  washed the saints’ feet,  helped the afflicted,  and devoted herself to every good work.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love  you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints #– #and by continuing to serve them.