2 Corinthians 8:1
Completing the Collection for the Saints
8:1 Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
2 Corinthians 8:4
8:4 begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping
the saints.
2 Corinthians 8:6-7
8:6 Thus
we urged
Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work,
so also he should complete this act of kindness
for you.
8:7 But as you excel
in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you
– make sure that you excel
in this act of kindness
too.
2 Corinthians 8:9
8:9 For you know the grace
of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.
2 Corinthians 8:16
The Mission of Titus
8:16 But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you,
2 Corinthians 8:19
8:19 In addition,
this brother
has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift
to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.