2 Corinthians 8:5-7
Christian Standard Bible
5 and not just as we had hoped. Instead, they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us by God’s will.(A) 6 So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete among you this act of grace.
7 Now as you excel in everything—in faith, speech, knowledge,(B) and in all diligence, and in your love for us[a]—excel also in this act of grace.
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2 Corinthians 8:5-7
King James Version
5 And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
6 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
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2 Corinthians 8:5-7
English Standard Version
5 and this, not as we expected, but they (A)gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6 Accordingly, (B)we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you (C)this act of grace. 7 But as (D)you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you[a]—(E)see that you excel in this act of grace also.
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