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2 Corinthians 8

2 Corinthians 8:6

Generosity Commended · 2 Corinthians 8:1–15
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Translations

Modern
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
Traditional
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
Literal
Accordingly, we exhorted Titus that just as he began before, so also he might complete to you also this grace,
Latin
…ita ut rogaremus Titum, ut quemadmodum cœpit, ita et perficiat in vobis etiam gratiam istam.

Original

Greek
English
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

Notes

2 Corinthians 8:6

When Titus returned to Corinth with this letter from Paul in Macedonia, he would begin collecting donations.

2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15

Paul now focuses on collecting funds for the Jerusalem church (8:4; 9:1). This relief fund aimed to help the poor believers in the holy city (Acts 11:27–30; Romans 15:25–27, 31; Galatians 2:10). Paul had previously given instructions about this matter (1 Corinthians 16:1–2). Now it was time to gather the funds (2 Corinthians 8:6). Paul hoped this gift from non-Jewish congregations to the Jewish church would strengthen ties between the two groups in the early Christian community.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Titus Christian Giving

Parallels

Philippians 4:10–20

People

Titus: Gentile convert and companion of Paul

Glossary

Alms Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus (Person) Titus, Letter to

Topics

Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Emulation: General Scriptures Concerning Joy of Paul and Titus, Because of the Hospitality of the Corinthians Tact: Paul in Stimulating Benevolent Giving Titus: Sent to Corinth