2 Corinthians 8:6 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So much so that we have urged Titus that as he began it, he should also complete this beneficent and gracious contribution among you [the church at Corinth]. American Standard Version (1901) Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also. Common English Bible As a result, we challenged Titus to finish this work of grace with you the way he had started it. Catholic Public Domain Version so much so that we petitioned Titus, that in the same manner as he had begun, he would also complete in you this same grace. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace. |
I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? walked we not by the same Spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
And herein I give my judgement: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will.
and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to shew our readiness:
Whether any inquire about Titus, he is my partner and my fellow-worker to you-ward; or our brethren, they are the messengers of the churches, they are the glory of Christ.
beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:
I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.
But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;