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.

[8:8]  ¹ tn Grk “by means of the eagerness of others.”

[8:10]  ² tn Grk “who.”

[8:19]  ³ tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.

[8:19]  ⁴ tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[8:19]  ⁵ tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.

[8:19]  ⁶ tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).

[8:1]  ⁷ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:8.

[1:7]  ⁸ tn Grk “as you are sharers in.”

[1:7]  ⁹ tn Grk “will be sharers in.”