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15 Just as it has been written [in Ex 16:18], “The one gathering much did not increase[a], and the one gathering little did not have-less”.

Titus Was Eager To Go To You. So Demonstrate Your Love For All To See

16 Now thanks be to God, the One having given the same[b] earnestness[c] for you in the heart of Titus. 17 Because he welcomed the urging[d]— but being more[e] earnest, went-out[f] to you of-his-own-accord!

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:15 That is, beyond their need. Likewise next. The Israelites gathered the same amount of manna for each person; none had an excess or a shortage.
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:16 That is, the same kind as Paul’s.
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:16 Or, diligence, eagerness.
  4. 2 Corinthians 8:17 Or, the appeal. That is, the one mentioned in v 6.
  5. 2 Corinthians 8:17 That is, more than Paul expected.
  6. 2 Corinthians 8:17 That is, along with this letter, and the brothers mentioned next.

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