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2 Corinthians 8:15-17
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2 Corinthians 8:15-17
Contemporary English Version
15 (A) just as the Scriptures say,
“Those who gathered
too much
had nothing left.
Those who gathered
only a little
had all they needed.”
Titus and His Friends
16 I am grateful that God made Titus care as much about you as we do. 17 When we begged Titus to visit you, he said he would. He wanted to because he cared so much for you.
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2 Corinthians 8:15-17
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2 Corinthians 8:15-17
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15 as it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”[a](A)
Titus Sent to Receive the Collection
16 Thanks be to God,(B) who put into the heart(C) of Titus(D) the same concern I have for you. 17 For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.(E)
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 8:15 Exodus 16:18
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