2 Corinthians 8:6,23
2 Corinthians 8:5-7 The Message (MSG)
This was totally spontaneous, entirely their own idea, and caught us completely off guard. What explains it was that they had first given themselves unreservedly to God and to us. The other giving simply flowed out of the purposes of God working in their lives. That’s what prompted us to ask Titus to bring the relief offering to your attention, so that what was so well begun could be finished up. You do so well in so many things—you trust God, you’re articulate, you’re insightful, you’re passionate, you love us—now, do your best in this, too.
2 Corinthians 8:23-24 The Message (MSG)
I don’t need to say anything further about Titus. We’ve been close associates in this work of serving you for a long time. The brothers who travel with him are delegates from churches, a real credit to Christ. Show them what you’re made of, the love I’ve been talking up in the churches. Let them see it for themselves!
2 Corinthians 8:6 King James Version (KJV)
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
2 Corinthians 8:23 King James Version (KJV)
Whether 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.
2 Corinthians 8:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well.
2 Corinthians 8:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:6 New Century Version (NCV)
So we asked Titus to help you finish this special work of grace since he is the one who started it.
2 Corinthians 8:23 New Century Version (NCV)
Now about Titus—he is my partner who is working with me to help you. And about the other brothers—they are sent from the churches, and they bring glory to Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.
2 Corinthians 8:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
Whether any inquire about Titus, he is my partner and my fellow-worker to you-ward; or our brethren, they are the messengers of the churches, they are the glory of Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:6 New International Version (NIV)
So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part.
2 Corinthians 8:23 New International Version (NIV)
As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for our brothers, they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this grace in you as well.
II Corinthians 8:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
If anyone inquires about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker concerning you. Or if our brethren are inquired about, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So we urged Titus that, as he began it, he should also complete this gracious work among you as well.
2 Corinthians 8:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker in your service; and as for the [other two] brothers, they are [special] messengers of the churches, a glory and credit to Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving.
2 Corinthians 8:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
If anyone asks about Titus, say that he is my partner who works with me to help you. And the brothers with him have been sent by the churches, and they bring honor to Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
That is why we appealed to Titus, since he was the one who got you started and encouraged you to give, so he could help you complete this generous undertaking on your behalf.
2 Corinthians 8:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Concerning the credentials of Titus, he’s my partner and coworker in ministry for you. As for the brothers coming with him, they are apostles of the churches, which are the glory of the Anointed One.