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-# Connecting Statement:
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-Having explained his changed plans and his ministry direction, Paul talks about giving.
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 # the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia
 
-This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the grace that God has given to the churches of Macedonia" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
+"the grace that God has given to the churches of Macedonia"