Bussard_fr_tn/2co/08/06.md

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  • had already begun the task with you - Paul is referring to the collection of money from the Corinthians for the believers in Jerusalem. AT: "had encouraged your giving in the first place".
  • to bring to completion this act of grace on your part - AT: "to return to you and encourage you to complete this ministry of giving."
  • But as you excel in everything - AT: "Because you do better than expected in so many ways"
  • in faith - AT: "in your loyalty to God and us,"
  • in speech - AT: "in the way you communicate"
  • in knowledge - AT: "in comprehension" or "in understanding"
  • in all diligence, - AT: "in enthusiasm" or "tireless perseverance"
  • and in your love for us - AT: "and in the way you demonstrate your love for us"
  • make sure you also excel in this gracious work. - AT: "make sure you do well in sacrificially giving for the suffering saints in Jerusalem."