begging us earnestly (A)for the favor[a] of taking part in (B)the relief of the saints— and this, not as we expected, but they (C)gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. Accordingly, (D)we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you (E)this act of grace.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:4 The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context

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