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2 Corinthians 8:19 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Not 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. "
2 Corinthians 8:19
Verse in Context
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17 For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
18 We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies.
19 Not 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.
20 We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
21 Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
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2 Corinthians 8:1
"Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,"
2 Corinthians 8:2
"how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity."
2 Corinthians 8:3
"For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,"
2 Corinthians 8:4
"begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints."
2 Corinthians 8:5
"This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God."
2 Corinthians 8:6
"So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace."
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