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2 Corinthians 8:6

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Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.

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After several years I came to bring to my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings,

But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

I urged Titus to visit you and I sent our brother along with him. Titus did not take advantage of you, did he? Did we not conduct ourselves in the same spirit? Did we not behave in the same way?

I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-bye to them and set out for Macedonia.

So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,

In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.

If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.

begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.

Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift and not as something you feel forced to do.

For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent – a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.

Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.




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