Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. New Living Translation They begged us again and again for the privilege of sharing in the gift for the believers in Jerusalem. English Standard Version begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints— Berean Standard Bible they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. Berean Literal Bible imploring of us with much entreaty for the grace and the fellowship of the service among the saints. King James Bible Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. New King James Version imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. New American Standard Bible begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints, NASB 1995 begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints, NASB 1977 begging us with much entreaty for the favor of participation in the support of the saints, Legacy Standard Bible begging us with much urging for the grace of sharing in the ministry to the saints, Amplified Bible begging us insistently for the privilege of participating in the service for [the support of] the saints [in Jerusalem]. Christian Standard Bible they begged us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints, Holman Christian Standard Bible they begged us insistently for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints, American Standard Version beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints: Contemporary English Version They even asked and begged us to let them have the joy of giving their money for God's people. English Revised Version beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints: GOD'S WORD® Translation They made an appeal to us, begging us to let them participate in the ministry of God's kindness to his holy people [in Jerusalem]. Good News Translation they begged us and pleaded for the privilege of having a part in helping God's people in Judea. International Standard Version They begged us earnestly for the privilege of participating in this ministry to the saints. Majority Standard Bible they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. NET Bible begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints. New Heart English Bible begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints. Webster's Bible Translation Praying us with much entreaty, that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. Weymouth New Testament With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people. World English Bible begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwith much plea calling on us to receive the favor and the fellowship of the ministry to the holy ones, Berean Literal Bible imploring of us with much entreaty for the grace and the fellowship of the service among the saints. Young's Literal Translation with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints, Smith's Literal Translation Praying us with much entreaty that we receive the grace and participation of the service for saints. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWith much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints. Catholic Public Domain Version For they were begging us, with great exhortation, for the grace and the communication of the ministry that is with the saints. New American Bible they begged us insistently for the favor of taking part in the service to the holy ones, New Revised Standard Version begging us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in this ministry to the saints— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd besought us most earnestly that they might be partakers in the gift for the ministration to the saints. Aramaic Bible in Plain English They begged us with much entreaty that they might share in the grace of the ministry of The Holy Ones, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentbeseeching us, with much entreaty, that they might give, and take part in the ministering to the saints; Godbey New Testament with much exhortation praying our favor and the fellowship of the ministry which is to the saints: Haweis New Testament with much entreaty praying us that we would receive the gift, and undertake the communication of the contribution for the saints. Mace New Testament earnestly intreating me to take the gift, and the charge of conveying it to the converts at Jerusalem: Weymouth New Testament With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people. Worrell New Testament beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints; Worsley New Testament intreating us with much importunity, that we would convey the gift, and so take upon us a part of the ministration to the saints. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Generosity Commended…3For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, 4 they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 5And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.… Cross References Acts 11:29-30 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. Romans 15:25-27 Now, 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. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. Galatians 2:10 They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. Philippians 4:15-18 And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ... 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? Matthew 25:35-40 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ... Treasury of Scripture Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take on us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. that. 2 Corinthians 8:18,19 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; … Genesis 33:10,11 And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me… 2 Kings 5:15,16 And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant… the ministering. 2 Corinthians 9:1,12-14 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: … Matthew 10:42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. Matthew 12:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Jump to Previous Allowed Begged Begging Beseeching Earnest Earnestly Entreaty Favor Favour Fellowship Gift God's Grace Ministering Needs Part Participation Pleaded Praying Privilege Receive Regard Relief Rendered Requesting Saints Seriously Servants Service Share Sharing Support Urgently UrgingJump to Next Allowed Begged Begging Beseeching Earnest Earnestly Entreaty Favor Favour Fellowship Gift God's Grace Ministering Needs Part Participation Pleaded Praying Privilege Receive Regard Relief Rendered Requesting Saints Seriously Servants Service Share Sharing Support Urgently Urging2 Corinthians 8 1. He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;7. by commendation of their former forwardness; 9. by the example of Christ; 14. and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby; 16. commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers. they earnestly pleaded The Greek word for "earnestly" is "παρακαλέω" (parakaleo), which conveys a sense of urgent appeal or strong encouragement. This reflects the deep desire and commitment of the Macedonian churches to participate in the collection for the Jerusalem saints, despite their own poverty. Historically, this demonstrates the early Christian community's understanding of mutual support and the importance of unity in the body of Christ. Their earnestness is a model of sacrificial giving and a testament to their faith and love. with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints Parallel Commentaries ... Greek they pleadedδεόμενοι (deomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1189: To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. earnestly παρακλήσεως (paraklēseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3874: From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. for the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. privilege χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. of sharing κοινωνίαν (koinōnian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2842: From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction. in [this] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. service διακονίας (diakonias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. saints. ἁγίους (hagious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. 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