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

World English Bible

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

— 2 Corinthians 8:16, World English Bible

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2 Corinthians 8 — Context

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For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,

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but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack; that there may be equality.

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As it is written, "He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack."

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

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For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

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We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known through all the assemblies.

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Not only so, but who was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, 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 World English Bible reads: “But thanks be to God, who puts 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 (WEB): “But thanks be to God, who puts 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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