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2 Corinthians 8:7-9
Expanded Bible
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
Expanded Bible
7 You ·are rich [excel] in everything—in faith, in speaking, in knowledge, in ·truly wanting to help [eagerness; zeal], and in the love ·you learned [L that is in you] from us.[a] In the same way, ·be strong [excel] also in the grace of giving.
8 I am not commanding you to give. But I want to ·see [test; prove] if your love is true by comparing you with ·others that really want to help [L the zeal/eagerness of others]. 9 [L For] You know the ·grace [gift] of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, for your sake he became poor so that by his becoming poor you might become rich.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:7 in… us Some Greek copies read “in your love for us.”
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
New International Version
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
New International Version
7 But since you excel in everything(A)—in faith, in speech, in knowledge,(B) in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
8 I am not commanding you,(C) but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace(D) of our Lord Jesus Christ,(E) that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor,(F) so that you through his poverty might become rich.(G)
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- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts and in your love for us
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