He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
2 Corinthians 8:1 - King James 2000 Moreover, brethren, we want you to know of the grace of God bestowed on the churches 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 that had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cling unto the Lord.
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, beseeching him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are at Jerusalem.
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
And when I was present with you, and in want, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
For the administration of this service not only supplies the need of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
For I know the eagerness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has provoked very many.
Lest perhaps if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, you) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
For which I also labor, striving according to his working, who works in me mightily.
And indeed you do it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that you increase more and more;