Then he who had received two talents also approached, and he said: 'Lord, you delivered two talents to me. Behold, I have gained another two.'
2 Corinthians 8:1 - 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. 更多版本King 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. 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. English Standard Version 2016 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, |
Then he who had received two talents also approached, and he said: 'Lord, you delivered two talents to me. Behold, I have gained another two.'
And when he had arrived there and had seen the grace of God, he was gladdened. And he exhorted them all to continue in the Lord with a resolute heart.
And a vision in the night was revealed to Paul of a certain man of Macedonia, standing and pleading with him, and saying: "Cross into Macedonia and help us!"
For those of Macedonia and Achaia have decided to make a collection for those of the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.
But, by the grace of God, I am what I am. And his grace in me has not been empty, since I have labored more abundantly than all of them. Yet it is not I, but the grace of God within me.
And when I was with you and in need, I was burdensome to no one. For the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied whatever was lacking to me. And in all things, I have kept myself, and I will keep myself, from being burdensome to you.
For the ministration of this office not only supplies whatever the saints need, but also abounds through many thanksgivings in the Lord.
For I know your willing mind. I glory about you, concerning this, to the Macedonians. For Achaia has also been prepared, for the past year. And your example has inspired very many others.
Otherwise, if the Macedonians arrive with me and find you unprepared, we (not to mention you) would be ashamed in this matter.
Although I am the least of all the saints, I have been given this grace: to evangelize among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
In him, too, I labor, striving according to his action within me, which he works in virtue.
For indeed, you act in this way with all the brothers in all of Macedonia. But we petition you, brothers, so that you may abound all the more,