2 Corinthians 8:4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

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New International Version (©1984)
they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

New Living Translation (©2007)
They begged us again and again for the privilege of sharing in the gift for the believers in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version (©2001)
begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints—

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints,

International Standard Version (©2008)
They begged us earnestly for the privilege of participating in this ministry to the saints.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
They made an appeal to us, begging us to let them participate in the ministry of God's kindness to his holy people [in Jerusalem].

King James Bible
Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

American King James Version
Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take on us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

American Standard Version
beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:

Bible in Basic English
Seriously requesting us that they might have a part in this grace of being servants to the needs of the saints:

Douay-Rheims Bible
With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints.

Darby Bible Translation
begging of us with much entreaty to give effect to the grace and fellowship of the service which was to be rendered to the saints.

English Revised Version
beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:

Webster's Bible Translation
Praying us with much entreaty, that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

Weymouth New Testament
With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.

World English Bible
begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

Young's Literal Translation
with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,

Geneva Study Bible

Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the {d} gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

(d) He calls that gift which other men would have called a burden. And this verse is to be explained by 2Co 8:6.

People's New Testament

8:4 Praying us with much intreaty. They insisted on doing more than the apostle felt that they ought to do.

Wesley's Notes

8:4 Praying us with much entreaty - Probably St. Paul had lovingly admonished them not to do beyond their power.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

4. that we would receive-omitted in the oldest manuscripts. Translate therefore, "Beseeching of us . the grace and fellowship of (that is, to grant them the favor of sharing in) the ministering unto the saints." The Macedonian contributions must have been from Philippi, because Philippi was the only church that contributed to Paul's support (Php 4:10, 15, 16).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

8:1-6 The grace of God must be owned as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. It is great grace and favour from God, if we are made useful to others, and forward to any good work. He commends the charity of the Macedonians. So far from needing that Paul should urge them, they prayed him to receive the gift. Whatever we use or lay out for God, it is only giving him what is his own. All we give for charitable uses, will not be accepted of God, nor turn to our advantage, unless we first give ourselves to the Lord. By ascribing all really good works to the grace of God, we not only give the glory to him whose due it is, but also show men where their strength is. Abundant spiritual joy enlarges men's hearts in the work and labour of love. How different this from the conduct of those who will not join in any good work, unless urged into it!

Acts 24:17 "Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings;

Romans 15:25 but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints.

Romans 15:31 that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints;

2 Corinthians 8:19 and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,

2 Corinthians 9:1 For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;

Allowed Begged Begging Beseeching Calling Earnest Earnestly Effect Entreaty Favor Favour Fellowship Gift God's Grace Intreaty Ministering Ministration Needs Participation Pleaded Praying Privilege Receive Regard Relief Rendered Requesting Saints Seriously Servants Service Share Sharing Support Taking Urging

Allowed Begged Begging Beseeching Earnest Earnestly Entreaty Favor Favour Fellowship Gift God's Grace Ministering Needs Part Participation Pleaded Praying Privilege Receive Regard Relief Rendered Requesting Saints Seriously Servants Service Share Sharing Support Urgently Urging

Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

that. 18,19 Ge 33:10,11 2Ki 5:15,16 Ac 16:15 1Co 16:3,4

the ministering. 9:1,12-14 Mt 10:42 12:50 25:40,44,45 Mr 14:7 Joh 19:26,27 Ac 6:1 *etc: Ac 9:39-41 11:29 24:17 Ro 15:25,26 1Co 16:1,3,4,15 Ga 2:10 Ga 6:10 1Ti 5:10 Phm 1:5,6 Heb 6:10 1Jo 3:16-18

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