2 Corinthians 8:6
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Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that, as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace.

we.

2 Corinthians 8:16,17 And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus. . . .

2 Corinthians 12:18 I desired Titus: and I sent with him a brother. Did Titus overreach you? Did we not walk with the same spirit? Did we not in the same steps?

grace.

2 Corinthians 8:4,19 With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints. . . .

*marg:

2 Corinthians 9:5 Therefore I thought it necessary to desire the brethren that they would go to you before and prepare this blessing before promised, to be ready, so as a blessing, not as covetousness.

Philippians 4:18 But I have all and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things you sent, an odour of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Context
Generosity Commended
5And not as we hoped: but they gave their own selves, first to the Lord, then to us by the will of God; 6Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that, as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace. 7That as in all things you abound in faith and word and knowledge and all carefulness, moreover also in your charity towards us: so in this grace also you may abound.…
Cross References
Acts 24:17
Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings and vows.

Romans 15:25
But now I shall go to Jerusalem, to minister unto the saints.

2 Corinthians 2:13
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but bidding them farewell, I went into Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 8:10
And herein I give my advice: for this is profitable for you who have begun not only to do but also to be willing, a year ago.

2 Corinthians 8:16
And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus.

2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted the exhortation: but, being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

2 Corinthians 8:19
And not that only: but he was also ordained by the churches companion of our travels, for this grace, which is administered by us, to the glory of the Lord and our determined will:

2 Corinthians 8:23
Either for Titus, who is my companion and fellow labourer towards you, or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:18
I desired Titus: and I sent with him a brother. Did Titus overreach you? Did we not walk with the same spirit? Did we not in the same steps?

Lexicon
So
Εἰς (Eis)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

we
ἡμᾶς (hēmas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

urged
παρακαλέσαι (parakalesai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

Titus
Τίτον (Titon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5103: Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian.

to help complete
ἐπιτελέσῃ (epitelesē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2005: To complete, accomplish, perfect. From epi and teleo; to fulfill further, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo.

your
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

[act of]
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

grace,
χάριν (charin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

just as
καθὼς (kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

he had started [it].
προενήρξατο (proenērxato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4278: To begin before. From pro and enarchomai; to commence already.


Additional Translations
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

Accordingly, we exhorted Titus that as he had begun, so also he might complete with you this grace as well.

So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.

So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;

Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.

So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also.

So we urged Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.

so that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he did begin before, so also he may finish to you also this favour,
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