2 Corinthians 8:6

8:6 Thus ¹  we urged ²  Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, ³  so also he should complete this act of kindness ⁴  for you.

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 ⁵  I have for you,

2 Corinthians 8:18

8:18 And we are sending ⁶  along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel. ⁷ 

2 Corinthians 8:22

8:22 And we are sending ⁸  with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.

[8:6]  ¹ tn A new sentence was started here in the translation and the word “thus” was supplied to indicate that it expresses the result of the previous clause.

[8:6]  ² tn Or “we exhorted.”

[8:6]  ³ tn The words “this work” are not in the Greek text but are implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted and must be supplied from the context.

[8:6]  ⁴ tn Grk “this grace.”

[8:16]  ⁵ tn Or “eagerness.”

[8:18]  ⁹ tn This verb has been translated as an epistolary aorist.

[8:18]  ¹⁰ tn Grk “the brother of whom the praise in the gospel [is] throughout all the churches.”

[8:22]  ¹³ tn This verb has been translated as an epistolary aorist.