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2 Corinthians 8:6

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So we asked Titus to help you finish this special work of grace since he is the one who started it.

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“After being away from Jerusalem for several years, I went back to bring money to my people and to offer sacrifices.

Now I am going to Jerusalem to help God’s people.

I asked Titus to go to you, and I sent our brother with him. Titus did not cheat you, did he? No, you know that Titus and I did the same thing and with the same spirit.

But I had no peace, because I did not find my brother Titus. So I said good-bye to them at Troas and went to Macedonia.

This is what I think you should do: Last year you were the first to want to give, and you were the first who gave.

Also, this brother was chosen by the churches to go with us when we deliver this gift of money. We are doing this service to bring glory to the Lord and to show that we really want to help.

Now about Titus—he is my partner who is working with me to help you. And about the other brothers—they are sent from the churches, and they bring glory to Christ.

But they begged and pleaded with us to let them share in this service for God’s people.

So I thought I should ask these brothers to go to you before we do. They will finish getting in order the generous gift you promised so it will be ready when we come. And it will be a generous gift—not one that you did not want to give.

And now I have everything, and more. I have all I need, because Epaphroditus brought your gift to me. It is like a sweet-smelling sacrifice offered to God, who accepts that sacrifice and is pleased with it.

Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace.




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