2 Corinthians 8:5-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 and not just as we had hoped. Instead, they gave themselves especially to the Lord, then to us by God’s will.(A) 6 So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete this grace to you. 7 Now as you excel in everything—faith, speech, knowledge,(B) and in all diligence, and in your love for us[a]—excel also in this grace.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Other mss read in our love for you
2 Corinthians 8:5-7
New International Version
5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. 6 So we urged(A) Titus,(B) just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion(C) this act of grace on your part. 7 But since you excel in everything(D)—in faith, in speech, in knowledge,(E) in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts and in your love for us
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