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He has given Titus the same enthusiasm for you that I have. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But thanks to God, the One putting into the heart of Titus the same earnestness for you. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">King James Bible</a> But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New King James Version</a> But thanks be to God who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But thanks be to God who puts the same earnestness in your behalf in the heart of Titus. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> But thanks be to God who puts the same earnestness on your behalf in the heart of Titus. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnestness on your behalf in the heart of Titus. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But thanks be to God who puts the same earnestness on your behalf in the heart of Titus. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But thanks be to God who puts the same genuine concern for you in the heart of Titus. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Thanks be to God, who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Thanks be to God who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I am grateful that God made Titus care as much about you as we do. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> But thanks be to God, which putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I thank God for making Titus as dedicated to you as I am. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> How we thank God for making Titus as eager as we are to help you! <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> But thanks be to God, who placed in the heart of Titus the same dedication to you that I have. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/8.htm">NET Bible</a> But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you, <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But thanks be to God, who put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But thanks be to God that He inspires the heart of Titus with the same deep interest in you; <a href="/web/2_corinthians/8.htm">World English Bible</a> But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And thanks to God, who is putting the same diligence for you in the heart of Titus, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But thanks to God, the One putting into the heart of Titus the same earnestness for you. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And thanks to God, who is putting the same diligence for you in the heart of Titus, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And grace to God, having given the same care for you in the heart of Titus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But thanks be to God, who has granted to the heart of Titus, this same solicitude for you. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Bible</a> But thanks be to God who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus, <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same eagerness for you that I myself have.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But thanks be to God, who put the same vigorous care into the heart of Titus for you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But thank God who gave this concern for you to the heart of Titus.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But thanks be to God, who put the same earnest care for you in the heart of Titus: <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But thanks be unto God, who gives this same enthusiasm in your behalf in the heart of Titus; <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But thanks be to God, who put the same solicitude for you into the heart of Titus. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> But thanks be to God, who disposed Titus to be so industrious for you. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But thanks be to God that He inspires the heart of Titus with the same deep interest in you; <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But thanks be to God Who putteth the same diligence for you into the heart of Titus. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But thanks be to God, who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus: <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1450" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Titus Commended</a> 15As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.” 16<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: Charis (N-NFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">thanks be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">to God,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didonti (V-PPA-DMS) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">put</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardia (N-DFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart</a> <a href="/greek/5103.htm" title="5103: Titou (N-GMS) -- Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian.">of Titus</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">same</a> <a href="/greek/4710.htm" title="4710: spoudēn (N-AFS) -- (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; speed, i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness.">devotion</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">I have for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 17For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25-30</a> But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs. / For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. / He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. ... <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a> Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a> if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10-12</a> If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. / No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. / Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">2 Corinthians 2:13</a> I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6-7</a> But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, / and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a> I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps? <a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1-3</a> Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also. / I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain. / Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a> As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a> Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ... <a href="/nehemiah/11-2.htm">Nehemiah 11:2</a> And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. <a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra 7:27-28</a> Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, / and who has shown me favor before the king, his counselors, and all his powerful officials. And because the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, I took courage and gathered the leaders of Israel to return with me. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9</a> And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a> I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.thanks.<a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra 7:27</a> Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:<a href="/nehemiah/2-12.htm">Nehemiah 2:12</a> And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.<a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31</a> Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:earnest.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7,12</a> And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more… <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Philippians 2:20</a> For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Diligence</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Diligent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Earnestness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-6.htm">Inspires</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-10.htm">Interest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-18.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Diligence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Diligent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">Earnestness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Inspires</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Interest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/genesis/15-10.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 8</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">by commendation of their former forwardness;</a> 9. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">by the example of Christ;</a> 14. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby;</a> 16. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Throughout Scripture, giving thanks to God is a recurring theme, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>, which encourages believers to give thanks in all circumstances. This reflects a recognition of God's providence and His work in the hearts of individuals.who put into the heart of Titus The phrase highlights God's direct influence on human hearts, a concept seen throughout the Bible. In <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26</a>, God promises to give His people a new heart and spirit, indicating His transformative power. Titus, a trusted companion of Paul, is portrayed as being divinely inspired to act in accordance with God's will. This underscores the belief that God equips and motivates His servants for His purposes.the same devotion I have for you Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church is marked by deep care and commitment, as seen in his previous letters. The term "devotion" here implies a sincere and earnest concern for the well-being of the Corinthians. This mirrors the love and dedication Christ has for His church, as described in <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25</a>. The unity of purpose between Paul and Titus serves as a model for Christian ministry, where shared devotion to God's people is paramount.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians. He is expressing gratitude for Titus's dedication. 2. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A trusted companion of Paul, known for his commitment to the early Christian communities. He is the recipient of God's grace, which instills in him a devotion similar to Paul's. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> The city where the recipients of this letter reside. It was a major center of commerce and culture in ancient Greece, with a diverse population. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The divine source of inspiration and motivation, who instills devotion in the hearts of believers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The community of believers in Corinth, to whom Paul is writing. They are the beneficiaries of Titus's and Paul's devotion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_inspiration.htm">Divine Inspiration</a> Recognize that true devotion and commitment to God's work are instilled by God Himself. We should seek His guidance and inspiration in our service. <a href="/topical/r/role_models_in_faith.htm">Role Models in Faith</a> Titus serves as an example of how we can be devoted to the church and its mission. We should strive to emulate such dedication in our own lives. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_fellow_believers.htm">Gratitude for Fellow Believers</a> Like Paul, we should express gratitude for those who work alongside us in ministry, acknowledging their contributions and the divine motivation behind them. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a> The shared devotion between Paul and Titus highlights the importance of unity in the church's mission. We should work together harmoniously, driven by a common purpose. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_and_support.htm">Encouragement and Support</a> Encourage and support fellow believers in their ministries, recognizing that God places devotion in their hearts for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 8</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_true_christian.htm">What defines a true Christian?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_holy_spirit's_patience.htm">What is the patience of the Holy Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_penitence.htm">What does the Bible say about penitence?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_paul's_collection_beyond_bible.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 – Is there any historical or archaeological evidence for Paul’s collection for the saints, or does it solely rely on biblical claims?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Thanks be to God, which put . . .--Better, which putteth, the verb being in the present tense, and referring to what was then passing after Titus's return from Corinth.The same earnest care.--There is no direct comparison, but what he means is the same care as his own. Titus had shown himself a true son of his spiritual father (<a href="/titus/1-1.htm" title="Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;">Titus 1:1</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Which put; rather, which giveth. The zeal is continuous. The same earnest care. The same in the heart of Titus as in my own. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. thanks [be] Χάρις (Charis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. to God, Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. put διδόντι (didonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. into ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heart καρδίᾳ (kardia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. of Titus Τίτου (Titou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5103.htm">Strong's 5103: </a> Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. same αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. devotion σπουδὴν (spoudēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4710.htm">Strong's 4710: </a> (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; 'speed', i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness. [I have] for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. you. ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:16 But thanks be to God who puts (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>