2 Corinthians 8:4

In 9 translations

BSB

they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

with much plea calling on us to receive the favor and the fellowship of the ministry to the holy ones,

YLT

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

DBY

begging of us with much entreaty [to give effect to] the grace and fellowship of the service which [was to be rendered] to the saints.

DRC

With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints.

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

μετὰ πολλῆς παρακλήσεως δεόμενοι ἡμῶν, τὴν χάριν καὶ τὴν κοινωνίαν τῆς διακονίας τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους—

RP2018

μετὰ πολλῆς παρακλήσεως δεόμενοι ἡμῶν, τὴν χάριν καὶ τὴν κοινωνίαν τῆς διακονίας τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους·

TR-Boyd

μετὰ πολλῆς παρακλήσεως δεόμενοι ἡμῶν, τὴν χάριν καὶ τὴν κοινωνίαν τῆς διακονίας τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους δέξασθαι ἡμᾶς·

SCR1894

μετα πολλης παρακλησεως δεομενοι ημων την χαριν και την κοινωνιαν της διακονιας της εις τους αγιους δεξασθαι ημας

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Acts 24:17After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
• Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
• 2 Corinthians 9:1Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
• Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
• 1 John 3:16–18By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him,…
• 1 Corinthians 16:15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
• 1 Corinthians 16:3–4Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.
• Acts 11:29So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
• Romans 15:25–26Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
• Galatians 2:10They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12–14For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God…
• Matthew 10:42And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”
• Philemon 1:5–6because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.
• Acts 9:39–41So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with…
• Acts 6:1–7In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the…
• 2 Kings 5:15–16Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.”…

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