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So that we prayed Titus, that as he began, so also he perform in you this grace.

But as ye abound in all things, in faith, and word, and knowing [and science, or knowing], and all busyness, moreover and in your charity into us, that also in this grace ye abound.

I say not as commanding, but by the busyness of other men proving also the good wit of your charity.

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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. 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.

I am not commanding you,(F) but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts and in your love for us