Parallel Bible results for "2 corinthians 8:16-17"

2 Corinthians 8:16-17

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16 I thank God for giving Titus the same devoted concern for you that I have.
16 Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you.
17 He was most considerate of how we felt, but his eagerness to go to you and help out with this relief offering is his own idea.
17 For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.
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