2 Corinthians 8:16 asv — But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.

American Standard Version

"But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. "

— 2 Corinthians 8:16, American Standard Version

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2 Corinthians 8 — Context

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For I say not this that others may be eased and ye distressed;

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but by equality: your abundance being a supply at this present time for their want, that their abundance also may become a supply for your want; that there may be equality:

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as it is written, He that gathered much had nothing over; and he that gathered little had no lack.

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But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.

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For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

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And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel is spread through all the churches;

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and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness:

2 Corinthians 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 8:16 say?
2 Corinthians 8:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 8:16 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 8:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 8:16.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 8:16 in?
2 Corinthians 8:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 8:16?
2 Corinthians 8:16 reads (ASV): “But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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