35 lines
907 B
Markdown
35 lines
907 B
Markdown
## had already begun the task with you ##
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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".
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## to bring to completion this act of grace on your part ##
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AT: "to return to you and encourage you to complete this ministry of giving."
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## But as you excel in everything ##
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AT: "Because you do better than expected in so many ways"
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## in faith ##
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AT: "in your loyalty to God and us,"
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## in speech ##
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AT: "in the way you communicate"
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## in knowledge ##
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AT: "in comprehension" or "in understanding"
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## in all diligence, ##
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AT: "in enthusiasm" or "tireless perseverance"
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## and in your love for us ##
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AT: "and in the way you demonstrate your love for us"
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## make sure you also excel in this gracious work. ##
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AT: "make sure you do well in sacrificially giving for the suffering saints in Jerusalem." |