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2 Corinthians 8:3-5
New King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:3-5
New King James Version
3 For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing, 4 imploring us with much urgency [a]that we would receive the gift and (A)the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5 And not only as we had hoped, but they first (B)gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the (C)will of God.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:4 NU, M omit that we would receive, thus changing text to urgency for the favor and fellowship
2 Corinthians 8:3-5
New International Version
2 Corinthians 8:3-5
New International Version
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,(A) and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing(B) in this service(C) to the Lord’s people.(D) 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.
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