2 Corinthians 8:4-7

4begging us earnestly afor the favor
The Greek word charis can mean  favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context
of taking part in cthe relief of the saints
5and this, not as we expected, but they dgave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6Accordingly, ewe urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you fthis act of grace. 7But as gyou excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you
Some manuscripts  in your love for us
isee that you excel in this act of grace also.

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