2 Corinthians 8:6

Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had already begun, so he would also complete this grace among you.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 merely as we hoped, but first gave themselves unto the Lord, and to us by the will of God.

7And as ye abound in every other grace, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, that ye may abound in this grace also.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4intreating us with much importunity, that we would convey the gift, and so take upon us a part of the ministration to the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:19(and not only so, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us with this grace, which is administered by us for the glory of the same Lord, and to shew your readiness of mind:)

2 Corinthians 12:18I desired Titus to come to you, and with him I sent a brother: did Titus make a gain of you? did we not walk in the same spirit? did we not tread in the same steps?

1 Peter 4:10as every one hath received a gift, imparting it to each other, 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 →

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