2 Corinthians 8

1 We make known now to you, brothers, the grace of God which bestowed among the churches of Macedonia

2 that in much proof of tribulation the excess of the joy of them and of deep poverty of them abounded into (the riches *N(k)O*) of the generosity of them,

3 For according to [their] ability, I testify [that], and (beside *N(k)O*) [their] ability [they were] willing of themselves,

4 with much entreaty imploring of us for the grace and the fellowship of the service among the saints (to receive us, *K*)

5 And not [only] even as we had hoped, but themselves they gave first to the Lord and then to us through [the] will of God

6 Accordingly exhorting we Titus, that even as he had begun so also he may complete with you as well grace this.

7 But even as in every [way] you abound, in faith and in speech and in knowledge and in all earnestness and in the from (of us *N(K)O*) in (you *N(K)O*) love, that also in this grace you may abound.

8 Not as a command do I speak but through the of others earnestness also the of your love genuineness proving;

9 You know for the grace of the Lord of us Jesus Christ that for the sake of you He became poor rich being, so that you yourselves through that poverty may be enriched.

10 And a judgment in this [matter] I give; this indeed for you is profitable, who not only to act but also to will you began before before a year ago.

11 Now then also the doing do complete so that just as [there was] the readiness of the to will so also the to complete out of that which [you] having.

12 If for the readiness is present, as if he shall have (anyone *k*) acceptable, not as not he does have.

13 Not for that to others [there may be] ease but for you (now *k*) affliction,

14 but of equality; At the present time your excess [will be] for the of those need, so that also their excess may be for the of you need, so that there may become equality

15 Even as it has been written: He the much not did abound and he the little not lacked.

16 Thanks however to God the [One] (gave *N(k)O*) the same earnestness for you into the heart of Titus,

17 For indeed [our] appeal he accepted, very earnest however being of his own accord he has gone out to you.

18 We have sent now with him the brother whose praise [is] in the gospel through all [times] of the churches.

19 not only now, but also having been chosen by the churches fellow traveler of us (with *NK(o)*) grace this that [is] being administered by us toward the himself of the Lord glory and readiness (of us. *N(K)O*)

20 avoiding this, lest anyone us may blame in abundance this which is being administered by us;

21 (We plan *N(k)O*) (for *no*) what is right not only before [the] Lord but also before men.

22 We sent now to them the brother of us, whom we have proven in many things often earnest to be, now however much earnest by [his] confidence more which [is] in you.

23 Whether as regards Titus, [he is] partner of mine and for you a fellow worker; or brothers our, [they are] apostles of [the] churches, [the] glory of Christ.

24 Therefore the proof of the love of you and of our boasting about you to them (is showing *N(k)O*) (and *k*) in face of the churches.