2 Corinthians 8:4 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁴ begging us earnestly for the favor of partnering in this ministry to the saints,

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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

Acts 24:17

Now after some years I came to bring alms to my people and to offer sacrifices.

Galatians 6:10

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints,

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.

1 Corinthians 16:15

Now, brothers and sisters, you know that members of the household of Stephanas were the first fruits in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints;

Galatians 2:10

They asked only one thing, that we remember the poor, which was actually what I was eager to do.

1 Timothy 5:10

she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now concerning the collection for the saints: you should follow the directions I gave to the churches of Galatia.

Romans 15:31

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

Acts 16:15

When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home.” And she prevailed upon us.

Acts 11:29

The disciples determined that, according to their ability, each would send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea;

Mark 14:7

For you always have the poor with you, and you can show kindness to them whenever you wish, but you will not always have me.

Matthew 25:40

And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’

Matthew 12:50

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

Matthew 10:42

and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.”