2 Corinthians 8:4
Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. The Macedonian churches gave beyond their means to the collection for Jerusalem — first giving themselves to the Lord. Paul encourages the Corinthians to complete the collection: you excel in everything, excel in this grace too. He gives the principle: …
Andere Übersetzungen
beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:
with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,
Seriously requesting us that they might have a part in this grace of being servants to the needs of the saints:
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