2 Corinthians 8:15-17
New English Translation
15 as it is written: “The one who gathered[a] much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”[b]
The Mission of Titus
16 But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion[c] I have for you, 17 because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager,[d] he is coming[e] to you of his own accord.[f]
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- 2 Corinthians 8:15 tn The word “gathered” is not in the Greek text, but is implied (so also for the second occurrence of the word later in the verse).
- 2 Corinthians 8:15 sn A quotation from Exod 16:18.
- 2 Corinthians 8:16 tn Or “eagerness.”
- 2 Corinthians 8:17 tn The comparative form of this adjective is used here with elative meaning.
- 2 Corinthians 8:17 tn This verb has been translated as an epistolary aorist.
- 2 Corinthians 8:17 tn Or “of his own free will.”
2 Corinthians 8:15-17
New International Version
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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