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 8:17

8:17 because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, ⁵  he is coming ⁶  to you of his own accord. ⁷ 

[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.”

[8:17]  ⁵ tn The comparative form of this adjective is used here with elative meaning.

[8:17]  ⁶ tn This verb has been translated as an epistolary aorist.

[8:17]  ⁷ tn Or “of his own free will.”