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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."