Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part. New Living Translation So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving. English Standard Version Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace. Berean Standard Bible So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. Berean Literal Bible Accordingly, we exhorted Titus that as he had begun, so also he might complete with you this grace as well. King James Bible Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. New King James Version So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this grace in you as well. New American Standard Bible So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well. NASB 1995 So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well. NASB 1977 Consequently we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well. Legacy Standard Bible So we encouraged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well. Amplified Bible So we urged Titus that, as he began it, he should also complete this gracious work among you as well. Christian Standard Bible So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete among you this act of grace. Holman Christian Standard Bible So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete this grace to you. American Standard Version Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also. Contemporary English Version Titus was the one who got you started doing this good thing, so we begged him to help you finish what you had begun. English Revised Version Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also. GOD'S WORD® Translation This led us to urge Titus to finish his work of God's kindness among you in the same way as he had already started it. Good News Translation So we urged Titus, who began this work, to continue it and help you complete this special service of love. International Standard Version So we urged Titus to finish this work of kindness among you in the same way that he had started it. Majority Standard Bible So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. NET Bible Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you. New Heart English Bible So we urged Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace. Webster's Bible Translation So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. Weymouth New Testament This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also. World English Bible So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionso that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he began before, so also he may also finish this favor to you, Berean Literal Bible Accordingly, we exhorted Titus that as he had begun, so also he might complete with you this grace as well. Young's Literal Translation so that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he did begin before, so also he may finish to you also this favour, Smith's Literal Translation So that we besought Titus, that as he began before, so also he would complete to us this grace also. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleInsomuch, that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace. Catholic Public Domain Version so much so that we petitioned Titus, that in the same manner as he had begun, he would also complete in you this same grace. New American Bible so that we urged Titus that, as he had already begun, he should also complete for you this gracious act also. New Revised Standard Version so that we might urge Titus that, as he had already made a beginning, so he should also complete this generous undertaking among you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleInsomuch as we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish this same gift among you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English That we would seek from Titus, that as he started, thus he would complete also this grace in you. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentso that we exhorted Titus, that, as he had previously begun, so he would bring to an end this gift among you also. Godbey New Testament that we should exhort Titus, that as he formerly began it, he may indeed also complete this grace unto you. Haweis New Testament So that we exhorted Titus, that as he had been active before, so also he would perfect in you this grace also. Mace New Testament I therefore desired Titus, as he had begun, to finish this contribution among you. Weymouth New Testament This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also. Worrell New Testament so that we exhorted Titus that, as he began before, so also he would finish in you this same grace also. Worsley New Testament Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had already begun, so he would also complete this grace among you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Generosity Commended…5And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God. 6So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. 7But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 9:5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly. 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ... Philippians 4:15-18 And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ... Galatians 2:10 They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. Romans 15:25-27 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. Acts 11:29-30 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” 1 Timothy 6:18-19 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? 1 John 3:17-18 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Exodus 35:21-29 And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ... Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ... Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Proverbs 11:24-25 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Treasury of Scripture So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. we. 2 Corinthians 8:16,17 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you… 2 Corinthians 12:18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps? grace. 2 Corinthians 8:4,19 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints… 2 Corinthians 9:5 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. Philippians 4:18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. Jump to Previous Accordingly Act Already Begged Begin Beginning Begun Beneficence Commenced Complete Completion Desired Earlier Exhorted Favour Finish Grace Gracious Insomuch Led Part Previously Request Start Titus Urge Urged WorkJump to Next Accordingly Act Already Begged Begin Beginning Begun Beneficence Commenced Complete Completion Desired Earlier Exhorted Favour Finish Grace Gracious Insomuch Led Part Previously Request Start Titus Urge Urged Work2 Corinthians 8 1. He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;7. by commendation of their former forwardness; 9. by the example of Christ; 14. and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby; 16. commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers. So we urged Titus The phrase "So we urged Titus" indicates a continuation of a previous thought, showing Paul's strategic and pastoral approach. The Greek word for "urged" is "παρακαλέω" (parakaleó), which can mean to exhort, encourage, or comfort. This reflects Paul's leadership style, which is not authoritarian but rather persuasive and supportive. Titus, a trusted companion of Paul, is seen as a reliable and faithful servant of the Gospel. Historically, Titus was a Gentile convert and a key figure in the early church, often entrusted with delicate missions, such as this one, to ensure the unity and growth of the church. to help complete your act of grace just as he had started it Parallel Commentaries ... Greek SoΕἰς (Eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. we ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. urged παρακαλέσαι (parakalesai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. Titus Τίτον (Titon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5103: Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. to help complete ἐπιτελέσῃ (epitelesē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2005: To complete, accomplish, perfect. From epi and teleo; to fulfill further, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo. your ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [act of] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. grace, χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. just as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. he had started [it]. προενήρξατο (proenērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4278: To begin before. From pro and enarchomai; to commence already. Links 2 Corinthians 8:6 NIV2 Corinthians 8:6 NLT 2 Corinthians 8:6 ESV 2 Corinthians 8:6 NASB 2 Corinthians 8:6 KJV 2 Corinthians 8:6 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 8:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 8:6 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 8:6 French Bible 2 Corinthians 8:6 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:6 So we urged Titus that as he (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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