And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’
2 Corinthians 8:1 - New Revised Standard Version We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been granted to 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. |
And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’
When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion;
During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation and to offer sacrifices.
for Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to share their resources with the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them—though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.
And when I was with you and was in need, I did not burden anyone, for my needs were supplied by the friends who came from Macedonia. So I refrained and will continue to refrain from burdening you in any way.
for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God.
for I know your eagerness, which is the subject of my boasting about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year; and your zeal has stirred up most of them.
otherwise, if some Macedonians come with me and find that you are not ready, we would be humiliated—to say nothing of you—in this undertaking.
Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ,
For this I toil and struggle with all the energy that he powerfully inspires within me.
and indeed you do love all the brothers and sisters throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, beloved, to do so more and more,