2 Corinthians 8:4 Parallel Translations

They made an appeal to us, begging us to let them participate in the ministry of God's kindness to his holy people in Jerusalem.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

ASV:

beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:

BBE:

Seriously requesting us that they might have a part in this grace of being servants to the needs of the saints:

DBY:

begging of us with much entreaty to give effect to the grace and fellowship of the service which was to be rendered to the saints.

ERV:

beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:

WEY:

With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.

WBS:

Praying us with much entreaty, that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

WEB:

begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

YLT:

with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,

2 Corinthians 8:4 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 24:17 "Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings;

Romans 15:25 but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints.

Romans 15:31 that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints;

2 Corinthians 8:19 and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,

2 Corinthians 9:1 For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;

2 Corinthians 9:12 For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

8:4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the {d} gift, and [take upon us] the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
(d) He calls that gift which other men would have called a burden. And this verse is to be explained by 2Co 8:6.

PNT:

8:4 Praying us with much intreaty. They insisted on doing more than the apostle felt that they ought to do.

WES:

8:4 Praying us with much entreaty - Probably St. Paul had lovingly admonished them not to do beyond their power.

MHC:

8:1-6 The grace of God must be owned as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. It is great grace and favour from God, if we are made useful to others, and forward to any good work. He commends the charity of the Macedonians. So far from needing that Paul should urge them, they prayed him to receive the gift. Whatever we use or lay out for God, it is only giving him what is his own. All we give for charitable uses, will not be accepted of God, nor turn to our advantage, unless we first give ourselves to the Lord. By ascribing all really good works to the grace of God, we not only give the glory to him whose due it is, but also show men where their strength is. Abundant spiritual joy enlarges men's hearts in the work and labour of love. How different this from the conduct of those who will not join in any good work, unless urged into it!

CONC:

Allowed Begged Begging Beseeching Calling Earnest Earnestly Effect Entreaty Favor Favour Fellowship Gift God's Grace Intreaty Ministering Ministration Needs Participation Pleaded Praying Privilege Receive Regard Relief Rendered Requesting Saints Seriously Servants Service Share Sharing Support Taking Urging

Allowed Begged Begging Beseeching Earnest Earnestly Entreaty Favor Favour Fellowship Gift God's Grace Ministering Needs Part Participation Pleaded Praying Privilege Receive Regard Relief Rendered Requesting Saints Seriously Servants Service Share Sharing Support Urgently Urging

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