2 Korintus 8:6

8:6 Thus ¹  we urged ²  Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, ³  so also he should complete this act of kindness ⁴  for you.

2 Korintus 8:11

8:11 to finish what you started, ⁵  so that just as you wanted to do it eagerly, ⁶  you can also complete it ⁷  according to your means. ⁸ 

[8:6]  ¹ tn A new sentence was started here in the translation and the word “thus” was supplied to indicate that it expresses the result of the previous clause.

[8:6]  ² tn Or “we exhorted.”

[8:6]  ³ tn The words “this work” are not in the Greek text but are implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted and must be supplied from the context.

[8:6]  ⁴ tn Grk “this grace.”

[8:11]  ⁵ tn Grk “and now also complete the doing.”

[8:11]  ⁶ tn Grk “just as the eagerness to want [it].”

[8:11]  ⁷ tn Grk “so also it might be completed.” The passive construction was converted to an active one in the translation in keeping with contemporary English style.

[8:11]  ⁸ tn Grk “completed from what you have.”