Study Desk

Wherefore although I wrote to you, it was not for his sake that did the wrong, nor for him that suffered it: but to manifest our carefulness that we have for you

Before God: therefore we were comforted. But in our consolation we did the more abundantly rejoice for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

For according to their power (I bear them witness) and beyond their power, they were willing:

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor for your sakes: that through his poverty you might be rich.

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.

For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath: not according to that which he hath not.

For I mean not that others should be eased and you burdened, but by an equality.

And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus.

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

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:

For we forecast what may be good, not only before God but also before men.

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

For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.

For I know your forward mind: for which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia also is ready from the year past. And your emulation hath provoked very many.

Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

As it is written: He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever.

By the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ and for the simplicity of your communicating unto them and unto all.

And in their praying for you, being desirous of you, because of the excellent grace of God in you.

Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.