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 8:19

8:19 In addition, ⁵  this brother ⁶  has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift ⁷  to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. ⁸ 

[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.”

[8:19]  ⁵ tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.

[8:19]  ⁶ tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[8:19]  ⁷ tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.

[8:19]  ⁸ tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).