Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take on us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. Treasury of Scripture that. 2 Corinthians 8:18,19 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches... Genesis 33:10,11 And Jacob said, No, I pray you, if now I have found grace in your sight, then receive my present at my hand... 2 Kings 5:15,16 And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold... Acts 16:15 And when she was baptized, and her household, she sought us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord... 1 Corinthians 16:3,4 And when I come, whomsoever you shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality to Jerusalem... the ministering. 2 Corinthians 9:1,12-14 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you... Matthew 10:42 And whoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you... Matthew 12:50 For whoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Matthew 25:40,44,45 And the King shall answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers... Mark 14:7 For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you will you may do them good: but me you have not always. John 19:26,27 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he said to his mother, Woman, behold your son!... Acts 6:1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews... *etc: Acts 9:39-41 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping... Acts 11:29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers which dwelled in Judaea: Acts 24:17 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. Romans 15:25,26 But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints... 1 Corinthians 16:1,3,4,15 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you... Galatians 2:10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do. Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith. 1 Timothy 5:10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet... Philemon 1:5,6 Hearing of your love and faith, which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints... Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name... 1 John 3:16-18 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers...
Context Generosity Commended
1Moreover, brothers, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. 3For to their power, I bear record, yes, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; 4Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take on us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God. 6So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. 7Therefore, as you abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that you abound in this grace also. 8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to 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.
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.
Young's Literal Translation
with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,
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