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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Accordingly, we exhorted Titus that as he had begun, so also he might complete with you this grace as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this grace in you as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Consequently we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So we encouraged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So we urged Titus that, as he began it, he should also complete this gracious work among you as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete among you this act of grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete this grace to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Titus was the one who got you started doing this good thing, so we begged him to help you finish what you had begun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This led us to urge Titus to finish his work of God's kindness among you in the same way as he had already started it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So we urged Titus, who began this work, to continue it and help you complete this special service of love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So we urged Titus to finish this work of kindness among you in the same way that he had started it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So we urged Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />so that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he began before, so also he may also finish this favor to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Accordingly, we exhorted Titus that as he had begun, so also he might complete with you this grace as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> so that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he did begin before, so also he may finish to you also this favour,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />So that we besought Titus, that as he began before, so also he would complete to us this grace also.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />so much so that we petitioned Titus, that in the same manner as he had begun, he would also complete in you this same grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />so that we urged Titus that, as he had already begun, he should also complete for you this gracious act also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so that we might urge Titus that, as he had already made a beginning, so he should also complete this generous undertaking among you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Insomuch as we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish this same gift among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />That we would seek from Titus, that as he started, thus he would complete also this grace in you.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />so that we exhorted Titus, that, as he had previously begun, so he would bring to an end this gift among you also.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />that we should exhort Titus, that as he formerly began it, he may indeed also complete this grace unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />So that we exhorted Titus, that as he had been active before, so also he would perfect in you this grace also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />I therefore desired Titus, as he had begun, to finish this contribution among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />so that we exhorted Titus that, as he began before, so also he would finish in you this same grace also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had already begun, so he would also complete this grace among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1349" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Generosity Commended</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: Eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">So</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakalesai (V-ANA) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">urged</a> <a href="/greek/5103.htm" title="5103: Titon (N-AMS) -- Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian.">Titus</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows)."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2005.htm" title="2005: epitelesē (V-ASA-3S) -- To complete, accomplish, perfect. From epi and teleo; to fulfill further, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo.">to help complete</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēn (DPro-AFS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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.">act of</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace,</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/4278.htm" title="4278: proenērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin before. From pro and enarchomai; to commence already.">he had started it.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">2 Corinthians 9:5</a></span><br />So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a></span><br />Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-18</a></span><br />And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a></span><br />They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-27</a></span><br />Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a></span><br />So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18-19</a></span><br />Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a></span><br />And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></span><br />If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a></span><br />Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24-25</a></span><br />One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.</p><p class="hdg">we.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16,17</a></b></br> But thanks <i>be</i> to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a></b></br> I desired Titus, and with <i>him</i> I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? <i>walked we</i> not in the same steps?</p><p class="hdg">grace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">2 Corinthians 8:4,19</a></b></br> Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and <i>take upon us</i> the fellowship of the ministering to the saints… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">2 Corinthians 9:5</a></b></br> Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as <i>a matter of</i> bounty, and not as <i>of</i> covetousness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a></b></br> But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things <i>which were sent</i> from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/14-23.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">Act</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-3.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-1.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-1.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/acts/11-15.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Beneficence</a> <a href="/john/7-14.htm">Commenced</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/john/5-36.htm">Completion</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">Exhorted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Finish</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">Led</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">Previously</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">Request</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Start</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">Urged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philemon/1-8.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">Act</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-8.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Beneficence</a> <a href="/luke/11-53.htm">Commenced</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Completion</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">Exhorted</a> <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Finish</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-29.htm">Led</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-14.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Previously</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Request</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Start</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">Urged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><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></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">by commendation of their former forwardness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">by the example of Christ;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers.</a></span><br></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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His role in the early church was significant, as seen in his involvement with the Corinthian church. Paul’s urging of Titus indicates the importance of the task at hand and the trust Paul placed in him. Titus is also mentioned in other parts of the New Testament, such as in the book of Titus and <a href="/galatians/2.htm">Galatians 2:1-3</a>, highlighting his role in the early church.<p><b>to help complete your act of grace</b><br>The "act of grace" refers to the collection for the impoverished saints in Jerusalem. This collection was a significant effort among the early churches, demonstrating unity and support across geographical and cultural boundaries. The term "grace" here emphasizes that giving is an expression of God's grace working through believers. This act of giving is also seen as a reflection of the grace believers have received from Christ, as mentioned in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a>.<p><b>just as he had started it</b><br>Titus had previously begun this work among the Corinthians, indicating that the collection was an ongoing process. This phrase suggests continuity and commitment to the task. It also reflects the importance of perseverance in ministry and the need to see tasks through to completion. The mention of Titus starting the work underscores the collaborative nature of ministry in the early church, where different leaders and members contributed to the mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, encouraging them in their faith and in their acts of generosity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a></b><br>- A trusted companion of Paul, tasked with overseeing the completion of the Corinthians' act of grace, which refers to their charitable giving.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>- A major city in ancient Greece where the church was located, known for its diversity and challenges in maintaining Christian values.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_macedonian_churches.htm">The Macedonian Churches</a></b><br>- Mentioned earlier in the chapter as an example of generosity despite their poverty, serving as an inspiration for the Corinthians.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_collection_for_the_saints.htm">The Collection for the Saints</a></b><br>- The specific act of grace referred to, which was a collection for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_encouragement_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Encouragement in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul’s urging of Titus highlights the importance of encouragement in completing God’s work. We should support and motivate each other in our spiritual and charitable endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_christian_generosity.htm">The Continuity of Christian Generosity</a></b><br>The act of grace is not a one-time event but a continuous expression of faith. Christians are called to consistently practice generosity as a reflection of God’s grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_trusted_leaders.htm">The Importance of Trusted Leaders</a></b><br>Titus was a reliable leader entrusted with an important task. In our communities, we should identify and support trustworthy leaders who can guide and inspire others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_example_of_other_believers.htm">The Example of Other Believers</a></b><br>The Macedonian churches serve as a model of sacrificial giving. We can be inspired by the faith and actions of other believers, motivating us to act similarly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_connection_between_faith_and_action.htm">The Connection Between Faith and Action</a></b><br>True faith is demonstrated through actions. The Corinthians’ act of grace was a tangible expression of their faith, reminding us that our beliefs should lead to practical outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_second_blessing.htm">What is the second blessing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/define_'saving_grace.'.htm">What is the definition of Saving Grace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_titus's_role_in_corinth_evidenced_outside_the_bible.htm">(2 Corinthians 7:13–14) Is there non-biblical evidence supporting Titus’s influence and presence among the Corinthians, or are we relying solely on Paul’s account?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_emulate_christ_more_closely.htm">How can I emulate Christ more closely?</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>(6) <span class= "bld">Insomuch that we desired Titus . . .</span>--The sequence of events seems to have been this: When Titus came to Corinth, he, among other things, after seeing the satisfactory results of the First Epistle in other respects, had begun to take measures for this collection for the poor of Jerusalem. He had been, to a certain extent, successful. Encouraged by the report of that success, St. Paul had now entreated Titus to return to Corinth, and to bring the good work to its completion. "This grace <span class= "ital">also</span>" practically means--this work of liberality, as well as that of repentance and loyal obedience already spoken of in 2 Corinthians 7.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Insomuch that.</span> Their liberality encouraged me so greatly that I exhorted Titus to return to Corinth once more, and see whether he could not receive some proof that you were equally liberal. The remarks that follow are full of delicate reserve, but under their exquisite tact and urbanity we can perceive that the Corinthians had <span class="accented">talked</span> very loudly about their contributions, and had promised with great zeal, but had shown themselves somewhat slack in redeeming their promises. <span class="cmt_word">We exhorted Titus.</span> It is curious that this word is constantly used of the missions of Titus (ver. 17; <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">1 Corinthians 16:12</a>). <span class="cmt_word">As he had began.</span> "That as no inaugurated (this collection), so he would also complete towards you this gracious work also." Among other works of grace which Titus might complete by returning to them from Macedonia was the kindly collection which he had begun to set on foot in his previous visit (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">Εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(Eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hēmas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">urged</span><br /><span class="grk">παρακαλέσαι</span> <span class="translit">(parakalesai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Titus</span><br /><span class="grk">Τίτον</span> <span class="translit">(Titon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5103.htm">Strong's 5103: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to help complete</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιτελέσῃ</span> <span class="translit">(epitelesē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">To complete, accomplish, perfect. From epi and teleo; to fulfill further, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[act of]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grace,</span><br /><span class="grk">χάριν</span> <span class="translit">(charin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> </span><span class="str2">From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as</span><br /><span class="grk">καθὼς</span> <span class="translit">(kathōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> </span><span class="str2">According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he had started [it].</span><br /><span class="grk">προενήρξατο</span> <span class="translit">(proenērxato)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4278.htm">Strong's 4278: </a> </span><span class="str2">To begin before. From pro and enarchomai; to commence already.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:6 So we urged Titus that as he (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:7" /></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>