2 Corinthians 8:6

And this led us to urge upon Titus that, as he had started the work for you, he should also see to the completion of this expression of your love.

Twentieth Century 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 that, not only in the way we had expected; but first they gave themselves to the Lord, and to us also, in accordance with God’s will.

7And, remembering how you excel in everything — in faith, in teaching, in knowledge, in unfailing earnestness, and in the affection that we have awakened in you — I ask you to excel also in this expression of your love.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4and with many an appeal to us for permission, they showed their love, and contributed their share towards the fund for their fellow-Christians.

2 Corinthians 8:19and not only that, but he has been elected by the Churches to accompany us on our journey, in connexion with this expression of your love, which we are personally administering to the honour of the Lord, and to show our deep interest.

2 Corinthians 12:18I urged Titus to go, and I sent our Brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Did not we live in the same Spirit, and tread in the same footsteps?

1 Peter 4:10Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty 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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