2 Corinthians 8:6

for us to urge Titus that, as he earlier began this kindness, so he would even finish it for you also.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

In Context

5And it was not as we expected, but first they gave themselves to the Lord and to us through the will of God,

7But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and word, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love to us, be that ye may also abound in this kindness.

Read all of 2 Corinthians 8

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4with much exhortation, begging of us the favor, even the fellowship of service for the sanctified.

2 Corinthians 8:19And not only so, but who was also chosen by the congregations, a traveling companion of us with this gift administered by us, for the glory of the same Lord and our willingness.

2 Corinthians 12:18I encouraged Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in anything? Did we not walk in the same spirit, not in the same steps?

1 Peter 4:10As each has received a gift, serving it for yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:2-7

Charity of the Macedonians. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; 4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5 And this… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Corinthians 8:6