*He also who got the two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents besides them.'
2 Corinthians 8:1 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia; Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition WE WANT to tell you further, brethren, about the grace (the favor and spiritual blessing) of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [arousing in them the desire to give alms]; American Standard Version (1901) Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia; Common English Bible Brothers and sisters, we want to let you know about the grace of God that was given to the churches of Macedonia. Catholic Public Domain Version And so we are making known to you, brothers, the grace of God that has been given in the churches of Macedonia. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now we make known unto you, brethren, the grace of God, that hath been given in the churches of Macedonia. |
*He also who got the two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents besides them.'
who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
A vision appeared to Sha'ul in the night. There was a man of Macedonia standing, begging him, and saying, *Come over into Macedonia and help us.*
Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;
For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the holy ones who are at Yerushalayim.
But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace which was bestowed on me was not futile, but I worked more than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn't a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.
For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the holy ones, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;
for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.
so that I won't by any means, if there come with me any of Macedonia and find you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) should be disappointed in this confident boasting.
To me, the very least of all holy ones, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Messiah,
for which I also labor, striving according to his working, which works in me mightily.
for indeed you do it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, that you abound more and more;