1Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
2Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
3Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
4Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
5how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.
6how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.
7how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.
8how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.
9For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
10For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
11For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
12For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
13begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
14begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
15begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
16begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
17This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
18This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
19This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
20This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
21So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
22So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
23So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
24So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
25But as you abound in everything—in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us—see that you also abound in this grace.
26But as you abound in everything—in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us—see that you also abound in this grace.
27But as you abound in everything—in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us—see that you also abound in this grace.
28But as you abound in everything—in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us—see that you also abound in this grace.
29I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
30I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
31I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
32I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
33For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
34For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
35For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
36For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
37I give advice in this: it is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
38I give advice in this: it is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
39I give advice in this: it is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
40I give advice in this: it is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
41But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
42But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
43But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
44But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
45For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
46For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
47For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
48For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
49For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,
50For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,
51For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,
52For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,
53but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack, that there may be equality.
54but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack, that there may be equality.
55but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack, that there may be equality.
56but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack, that there may be equality.
57As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”8:15 Exodus 16:18
58As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”8:15 Exodus 16:18
59As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”8:15 Exodus 16:18
60As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”8:15 Exodus 16:18
61But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
62But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
63But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
64But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
65For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
66For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
67For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
68For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
69We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies.
70We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies.
71We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies.
72We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies.
73Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
74Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
75Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
76Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
77We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
78We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
79We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
80We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
81Having regard for honourable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
82Having regard for honourable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
83Having regard for honourable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
84Having regard for honourable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
85We have sent with them our brother whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.
86We have sent with them our brother whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.
87We have sent with them our brother whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.
88We have sent with them our brother whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.
89As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
90As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
91As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
92As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
93Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.
94Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.
95Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.
96Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.