2Co 2 Corinthians, chapter Second Epistle to the Corinthians, chapter 8
Moreover, brethren, we do you that is to say of the grace of God-The Father bestowed on the churches of Macedonia [extended land];
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.Mrk 12:44; Rom 12:8
For to [their] power, I bear record, yes, and beyond [their] power [they were] willing of themselves;
Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and [take upon us] the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
And [this they did], not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord - Kurios, and unto us by the will of God-The Father.
Insomuch that we desired Titus [nurse], that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
Therefore, as you2f abound in every [thing, in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all diligence, and [in] your love to us, [see] that you2f abound in this grace also.
I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness (being eager; zealous; ready; being inclined to do something) of others, and to prove the with incorruption of your love.
For you2f know the grace of our Lord - Kurios [he to whom a person belongs] Yeshua [God is Salvation] Moshiach [Messiah], that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you2f through his poverty might be rich.Mat 8:20; Luk 2:7; Jhn 1:16; Php 2:7
And herein I give [my] advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward (being eager; zealous; ready; being inclined to do something) a year ago.
Now therefore finish the doing [of it]; that as [there was] a readiness to will, so [there may be] a performance also out of that which you2f have.
For if there be first a willing mind, [it is] accepted according to that a man has, [and] not according to that he has not.Pro 3:28
For [I mean] not that other men be eased, and you2f burdened:
But by an equality, [that] now at this time your abundance [may be a supply] for their want, that their abundance also may be [a supply] for your want: that there may be equality:
As it is written, He that [had gathered] much had nothing over; and he that [had gathered] little had no lack.Exo 16:18
But thanks [be] to God-The Father, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus [nurse] for you.
For indeed he accepted the Exhortation (encouragement; counsel); but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise [is] in the Gospel (joyful message) throughout all the churches;
And not [that] only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord - Kurios, and [declaration of] your ready mind:
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord - Kurios, but also in the sight of men.Pro 3:4; Rom 12:17; Php 4:8
And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which [I have] in you.
Whether [any do enquire] of Titus [nurse], [he is] my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren [be enquired of, they are] the messengers of the churches, [and] the glory of Moshiach [Messiah].
For what reason show you2f to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.