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2 Corinthians 8:6

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

And this led us to urge upon Titus that, as he had started the work for you, he should also see to the completion of this expression of your love.

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After some years' absence I had come to bring charitable gifts to my nation, and to make offerings;

Just now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem, to take help to Christ's People there.

I urged Titus to go, and I sent our Brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Did not we live in the same Spirit, and tread in the same footsteps?

I could get no peace of mind because I failed to find Titus, my Brother; so I took leave of the people there, and went on to Macedonia.

I am only making suggestions on this matter; for this is the best course for you, since you were a year before others, not only in taking action, but also in showing your readiness to do so.

And not only that, but he has been elected by the Churches to accompany us on our journey, in Keynesian with this expression of your love, which we are personally administering to the honor of the Lord, and to show our deep interest.

If I must say anything about Titus, he is my intimate companion, and he shares my work for you; if it is our Brothers, they are delegates of the Churches, an honor to Christ.

And with many an appeal to us for permission, they showed their love, and contributed their share towards the fund for their fellow-Christians.

Therefore I think it necessary to urge the Brothers to go to you in advance, and to complete the arrangements for the gift, which you have already promised, so that it may be ready, as a gift, before I come, and not look as if it were being given under pressure.

My wants are fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts which you sent me--the sweet fragrance of a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty of God.




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