KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
2 Corinthians 8:16–18
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2 Corinthians 8:16
16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
16But thankes bee to God which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
2 Corinthians 8:17
17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
17For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you.
2 Corinthians 8:18
18And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
18And wee haue sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the Gospel, throughout all the Churches.
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DEFINED WORDS
2 Corinthians 8:16
However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To express gratitude for a favor; to make acknowledgments to one for kindness bestowed.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
A pledge or first portion given as assurance of the whole to follow.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Concern, attention, anxiety, or responsibility for a person or matter.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
The bodily organ; more often in Scripture, the inward person—the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character—according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
DEFINED WORDS
2 Corinthians 8:17
In truth, in fact, or certainly.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
exhortation
The form of words intended to incite and encourage; Advice; counsel.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A greater amount, number, or degree; in a greater degree.
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Toward the front or onward; also to advance, promote, or send onward.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Belonging to oneself; peculiar or proper to the person or thing named.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Agreement or harmony; of one's own will.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
DEFINED WORDS
2 Corinthians 8:18
Caused to go or be carried; dispatched.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A male sibling; a near kinsman; or a fellow member of a people or faith, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Approval, honour, or commendation expressed in words or song; also to commend, extol, or glorify.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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From verse 16
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Open the full verse study17For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.
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Open the full verse study40And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.
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Open the full verse study13I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.
14Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
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Open the full verse study12Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
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Open the full verse study7And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
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Open the full verse study27¶ Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king’s heart, to beautify the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem:
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Open the full verse study31¶ Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
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Open the full verse study20For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
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Open the full verse study17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
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Open the full verse study12¶ And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.
From verse 17
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Open the full verse study6Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
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Open the full verse study22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
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Open the full verse study10And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
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Open the full verse study8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
From verse 18
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Open the full verse study18I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
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Open the full verse study17But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
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Open the full verse study19And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:
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Open the full verse study12Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,
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Open the full verse study22And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.
23Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
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Open the full verse study4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
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