Romans 15:31
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31 that I may be (A)rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my (B)service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the [a](C)saints;
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- Romans 15:31 Or holy ones
2 Corinthians 8:19-24
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19 (A)And not only this, but he has also been (B)appointed by the churches to travel with us in (C)this gracious work that is being ministered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our (D)readiness, 20 [a]taking precaution lest anyone discredits us in our ministering of this generous gift, 21 for we (E)respect what is good, not only in (F)the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22 And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found earnest in many things, but now even more earnest because of his great confidence in you. 23 As for (G)Titus, he is my (H)partner and fellow worker [b]among you; as for our (I)brothers, they are [c](J)messengers of the churches, (K)a glory to Christ. 24 Therefore [d]openly before the churches, [e]show them the proof of your love and of our (L)reason for boasting about you.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:20 Lit avoiding this
- 2 Corinthians 8:23 Lit for you
- 2 Corinthians 8:23 Lit apostles
- 2 Corinthians 8:24 Lit in the face of the churches
- 2 Corinthians 8:24 Or show the proof...for boasting to them about you
2 Corinthians 9:1
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God Loves a Cheerful Giver
9 For (A)it is superfluous for me to write to you about this (B)ministry to the [a]saints;
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- 2 Corinthians 9:1 Or holy ones
2 Corinthians 9:12-15
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12 For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying (A)the needs of the [a]saints, but is also abounding (B)through many thanksgivings to God. 13 Because of the proven character given by this (C)ministry, they will (D)glorify God for your obedience to your (E)confession of the (F)gospel of Christ and for the [b]generosity of your [c]fellowship toward them and toward all, 14 while they also, by prayer on your behalf, long for you because of the surpassing grace of God on you. 15 [d](G)Thanks be to God for His indescribable (H)gift!
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- 2 Corinthians 9:12 Or holy ones
- 2 Corinthians 9:13 Or simplicity; without false motives
- 2 Corinthians 9:13 Or sharing, cf. Rom 15:26
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 Lit Grace; with gratitude
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