2 Corinthians 8:4

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

They urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Earnestly pleading with us for the privilege of participating in the service to the saints.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    beseeching{G1189} us{G2257} with{G3326} much{G4183} entreaty{G3874} in {G2248} regard{G1209} of this grace{G5485} and{G2532} the fellowship{G2842} in the ministering{G1248} to{G1519} the saints:{G40}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Praying{G1189}{(G5740)} us{G2257} with{G3326} much{G4183} intreaty{G3874} that we{G2248} would receive{G1209}{(G5664)} the gift{G5485}, and{G2532} take upon us the fellowship{G2842} of the ministering{G1248} to{G1519} the saints{G40}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    and prayed vs with great instaunce that we wolde receave their benefite and suffre them to be parttakers with other in ministrynge to the saynctes.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and prayed vs with greate instauce, that we wolde receaue their benefite and fellishippe of the hadreachinge that is done for the sayntes:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And praied vs with great instance that we woulde receiue the grace, and felowship of the ministring which is toward the Saints.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And prayed vs with great instaunce that we woulde receaue this grace and societie of the ministerie to ye saintes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and [take upon us] the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Seriously requesting us that they might have a part in this grace of being servants to the needs of the saints:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 24:17 : 17 After several years, I came to bring gifts to my nation and offerings.
  • 1 Cor 16:3-4 : 3 When I arrive, I will send those you approve by letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it is suitable for me to go as well, they will travel with me.
  • 2 Cor 9:1 : 1 Indeed, concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
  • Rom 15:25-26 : 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.
  • Rom 15:31 : 31 Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints.
  • 1 Cor 16:1 : 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: just as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.
  • 1 Cor 16:15 : 15 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters—you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to serving the saints—
  • 2 Cor 8:18-19 : 18 And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel. 19 Not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry out this act of grace, which is being administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
  • 2 Cor 9:12-14 : 12 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. 13 Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with all. 14 And in their prayers for you, their hearts will go out to you because of the surpassing grace of God upon you.
  • Gal 2:10 : 10 They asked only that we remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
  • Gal 6:10 : 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, especially to those who belong to the household of faith.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 and is well known for her good works: if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in affliction, and devoted herself to every good work.
  • Phlm 1:5-6 : 5 because I hear about your love and faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints. 6 I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.
  • Heb 6:10 : 10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and the love you have shown for His name, having served and continuing to serve the saints.
  • 1 John 3:16-18 : 16 This is how we have come to know love: He laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 But whoever has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need, yet closes his heart against them, how does the love of God abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.
  • Gen 33:10-11 : 10 Jacob said, 'No, please, if I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. Seeing your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have accepted me.' 11 Please accept the blessing that was brought to you, for God has been gracious to me, and I have all I need.' And because Jacob insisted, Esau accepted it.
  • 2 Kgs 5:15-16 : 15 Then Naaman and all his entourage returned to the man of God. They stood before him, and Naaman said, 'Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. Please accept a gift from your servant.' 16 But Elisha replied, 'As surely as the LORD lives, whom I serve, I will not accept a thing.' Even though Naaman urged him, he refused.
  • Matt 10:42 : 42 And whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple—truly I tell you, he will by no means lose his reward.
  • Matt 12:50 : 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.
  • Matt 25:40 : 40 The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, to the extent that you did it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it for me.’
  • Matt 25:44-45 : 44 Then they too will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not serve you?’ 45 Then he will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, to the extent that you did not do it for one of the least of these, you did not do it for me.’
  • Mark 14:7 : 7 For you will always have the poor with you, and you can help them whenever you want, but you will not always have me.
  • John 19:26-27 : 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son." 27 Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.
  • Acts 6:1-7 : 1 During these days, as the disciples were increasing in number, there was a complaint by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrew-speaking Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve summoned all the disciples together and said, 'It would not be right for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.' 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this responsibility. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a convert from Antioch. 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. 7 So the word of God spread. The number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.
  • Acts 9:39-41 : 39 So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. All the widows stood around him weeping and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40 Peter sent everyone out of the room, then knelt down and prayed. Turning toward the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise." She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 41 Peter gave her his hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and the widows and presented her to them alive.
  • Acts 11:29 : 29 The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea.
  • Acts 16:15 : 15 After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, 'If you consider me faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my house.' And she persuaded us.

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    1 Now we want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia.

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    17 For Titus not only accepted our appeal, but he is coming to you with great eagerness and on his own initiative.

    18 And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.

    19 Not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry out this act of grace, which is being administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

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    12 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

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    10 Night and day we pray earnestly that we may see your face and complete what is lacking in your faith.

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    22 We are also sending with them our brother, who has often proved diligent in many matters and is now even more so because of his great confidence in you.

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    4 But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak—not to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.

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    23 So we fasted and prayed to our God about this, and He answered our prayer.

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    8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of the trouble we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself.

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    1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we were shown mercy, we do not lose heart.

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    17 But we, brothers and sisters, being separated from you for a short time—in person, not in heart—made every effort, with great longing, to see you face to face.

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    10 And indeed you are doing this toward all the brothers in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel even more.

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    4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

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    2 Despite suffering and being mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to proclaim to you the gospel of God while facing intense opposition.

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