2 Corinthians 8

KJVMoreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

GIGAKJVAlso, brothers and sisters, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia.

KJVHow that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

GIGAKJVThat in a great trial of suffering the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in rich generosity.

KJVFor to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

GIGAKJVTo their power, I bear record, yes, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves.

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

GIGAKJVBegging us with much urging that we would receive the gift, and take on us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

KJVAnd this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.

GIGAKJVAnd this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God.

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

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

KJVTherefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

GIGAKJVTherefore, as you overflow with everything, in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and in all eagerness, and in your love to us, see that you overflow with this grace also.

KJVI speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

GIGAKJVI do not speak by commandment, but by occasion of the eagerness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

KJVFor ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

GIGAKJVFor you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.

KJVAnd herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

GIGAKJVAnd in this I give my advice. For this is good for you, who began a year ago not only to act, but also to be willing.

KJVNow therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.

GIGAKJVNow therefore perform the doing of it, that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which you have.

KJVFor if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

GIGAKJVFor if willingness is present, a gift is accepted according to what a person has, not according to what they do not have.

KJVFor I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:

GIGAKJVFor I do not mean that other men be eased, and you burdened.

KJVBut by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:

GIGAKJVBut by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their need, that their abundance also may be a supply for your need, that there may be equality.

KJVAs it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.

GIGAKJVAs it is written, He who had gathered much had nothing over, and he who had gathered little had no lack.

KJVBut thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

GIGAKJVBut thanks be to God, who put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

KJVFor indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

GIGAKJVFor indeed he accepted the encouragement, but being more eager, of his own accord he went to you.

KJVAnd we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;

GIGAKJVAnd we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches.

KJVAnd not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

GIGAKJVAnd not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind.

KJVAvoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

GIGAKJVAvoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us.

KJVProviding for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

GIGAKJVFor we take care to do what is honorable, not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of other people.

KJVAnd we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

GIGAKJVAnd we have sent with them our brother, who we have often tested and found hardworking in many things, but now much more hardworking, on the great confidence which I have in you.

KJVWhether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

GIGAKJVIf anyone asks about Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you. Or if they ask about our brothers, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

KJVWherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.

GIGAKJVTherefore show you to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.