2 Corinthians 8:4

Updated: June 3, 2025
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begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
World English Bible (WEB)
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}.
KJV with Strongs
(4) they begged us with much urging for the favourable-grace of participating in the service towards the holy ones.
The F.O.G
[4] They actually begged us persistently for the privilege - yes, the privilege! - of participating in this sacred service of supporting their fellow believers in Jerusalem. They saw giving as an honor, not a burden.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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