2 Corinthians 8:6

6 insomuch that we urged Titus that, as he had begun, so he would finish in you the same grace also.

2 Corinthians 8:6 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:6

Insomuch that we desired Titus
Observing the very great readiness, cheerfulness, and liberality of the poor Macedonians in this matter, the apostles could do no other than desire Titus to forward, hasten, and accomplish a like liberal contribution among the Corinthians; or the sense is, that the Macedonians not only prayed with much entreaty, as in ( 2 Corinthians 8:4 ) that the apostle would be pleased to take their collection, and send or carry it to Jerusalem; but also that they would entreat Titus,

that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace
also;
that is, that as he had already moved this affair to the Corinthians while he was with them, and had made some progress in it, though what, through one thing or another, it had been retarded, and lay in some measure neglected; that he might be desired to go again, on purpose to complete so good a work, so acceptable to God, and so useful to the poor saints; which carries in it a new and strong argument to stir up the Corinthians to this service; since they had not only the example of the Macedonian churches, but it was even at their request that Titus was desired to go upon this errand; and to this sense read the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions.

2 Corinthians 8:6 In-Context

4 praying us with earnest entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of ministering to the saints.

5 And this they did, not as we had hoped, but first they gave themselves to the Lord and unto us by the will of God,

6 insomuch that we urged Titus that, as he had begun, so he would finish in you the same grace also.

7 Therefore as ye abound in everything -- in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us -- see that ye abound in this grace also.

8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forthcoming of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.