2 Corinthians 8:6 Parallel Translations

This led us to urge Titus to finish his work of God's kindness among you in the same way as he had already started it.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.

BBE:

So that we made a request to Titus that, as he had made a start before, so he might make this grace complete in you.

DBY:

So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;

ERV:

Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.

WEY:

This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also.

WBS:

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

WEB:

So we urged Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.

YLT:

so that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he did begin before, so also he may finish to you also this favour,

2 Corinthians 8:6 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.

2 Corinthians 2:13 I had no rest for my spirit, not finding Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went on to Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 8:10 I give my opinion in this matter, for this is to your advantage, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to do this, but also to desire to do it.

2 Corinthians 8:16 But thanks be to God who puts the same earnestness on your behalf in the heart of Titus.

2 Corinthians 8:17 For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.

2 Corinthians 8:23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:18 I urged Titus to go, and I sent the brother with him. Titus did not take any advantage of you, did he? Did we not conduct ourselves in the same spirit and walk in the same steps? (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

8:6 We desired Titus, that as he had begun. This faithful fellow laborer of Paul, when he had gone to Corinth when Paul's first epistle was sent, had begun the collection which it commanded in 1Co 16:1.
So he would also finish in you. Now Paul directs that Titus return and complete the collection before the arrival of Paul (Ac 20:1-3).
The same grace also. The grace of giving.

WES:

8:6 As he had begun - When he was with you before.

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:

Accordingly Act Already Begged Begin Beginning Begun Beneficence Bring Commenced Complete Completion Desired Earlier Exhorted Favour Finish Grace Gracious Insomuch Led Previously Request Start Titus Urge Urged

Accordingly Act Already Begged Begin Beginning Begun Beneficence Commenced Complete Completion Desired Earlier Exhorted Favour Finish Grace Gracious Insomuch Led Part Previously Request Start Titus Urge Urged Work

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