2 Corinthians 8:8
8:8 I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.
1
2 Corinthians 8:10
8:10 So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you
2 made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,
2 Corinthians 8:19
8:19 In addition,
3 this brother
4 has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift
5 to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.
6
2 Corinthians 8:1
Completing the Collection for the Saints
8:1 Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, 7 the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
2 Corinthians 1:7
1:7 And our hope for you is steadfast because we know that as you share in
8 our sufferings, so also you will share in
9 our comfort.
1 tn Grk “by means of the eagerness of others.”
2 tn Grk “who.”
3 tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.
4 tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
5 tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.
6 tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).
7 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:8.
8 tn Grk “as you are sharers in.”
9 tn Grk “will be sharers in.”