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2 Corinthians 8:6

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Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace.

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Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.

At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.

I urged Titus to go, and sent the brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not act in the same spirit? Did we not take the same steps?

my spirit was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it.

And not only that, but he has been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.

As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for your benefit. And as for our brothers, they are messengers[5] of the churches, the glory of Christ.

begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints --

So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the gift you have promised, so that it may be ready as a willing gift, not as an exaction.[2]

I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:




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