2 Corinthians 8:6

So we urged Titus, since he had already begun, that he would also finish this gracious work among you.

Revised King James New Testament

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 this they did, not as we expected, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God.

7Therefore, as you excel in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work as well.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4Begging us most insistently that we would allow them the privilege of taking part in this service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:19And not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is administered by us for the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our good will.

2 Corinthians 12:18I urged Titus to go, and with him I sent the brother. Did Titus take advantage of you? did we not act in the same spirit and walk in the same steps?

1 Peter 4:10As every man has received a gift, so he should use it to serve one another, as befits 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 →

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