en_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."