G2532–καί–kai

Therefore, though I wrote to you, it was not to punish the offender, nor to secure justice for him who had suffered the wrong, but it was chiefly in order that your earnest feeling on our behalf might become manifest to yourselves in the sight of God.

καὶ kai “even”

For however I may have boasted to him about you, I have no reason to feel ashamed; but as we have in all respects spoken the truth to you, so also our boasting to Titus about you has turned out to be the truth.

καὶ kai “also”

And his strong and tender affection is all the more drawn out towards you when he recalls to mind the obedience which all of you manifested by the timidity and nervous anxiety with which you welcomed him.

καὶ kai “And”καὶ kai “and”

how, while passing through great trouble, their boundless joy even amid their deep poverty has overflowed to increase their generous liberality.

καὶ kai “and”

For I can testify that to the utmost of their power, and even beyond their power, they have of their own free will given help.

καὶ kai “and”

With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.

καὶ kai “and”

They not only did this, as we had expected, but first of all in obedience to God's will they gave their own selves to the Lord and to us.

καὶ kai “And”καὶ kai “and then”

This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also.

καὶ kai “also”καὶ kai “as well”

Yes, just as you are already very rich in faith, readiness of speech, knowledge, unwearied zeal, and in the love that is in you, implanted by us, see to it that this grace of liberal giving also flourishes in you.

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “also”

I am not saying this by way of command, but to test by the standard of other men's earnestness the genuineness of your love also.

καὶ kai “also”

But in this matter I give you an opinion; for my doing this helps forward your own intentions, seeing that not only have you begun operations, but a year ago you already had the desire to do so.

καὶ kai “And”καὶ kai “also”

And now complete the doing also, in order that, just as there was then the eagerness in desiring, there may now be the accomplishment in proportion to your means.

καὶ kai “also”καὶ kai “also”

but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in turn be a supply for your deficiency later on, so that there may be equalization of burdens.

καὶ kai “also”

Even as it is written, "He who gathered much had not too much, and he who gathered little had not too little."

καὶ kai “and”

And more than that, he is the one who was chosen by the vote of the Churches to travel with us, sharing our commission in the administration of this generous gift to promote the Lord's glory and gratify our own strong desire.

καὶ kai “also”καὶ kai “and”

For we seek not only God's approval of our integrity, but man's also.

καὶ kai “also”

As for Titus, remember that he is a partner with me, and is my comrade in my labours for you. And as for our brethren, remember that they are delegates from the Churches, and are men in whom Christ is glorified.

καὶ kai “and”

Exhibit therefore to the Churches a proof of your love, and a justification of our boasting to these brethren about you.

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”

For I know your earnest willingness, on account of which I habitually boast of you to the Macedonians, pointing out to them that for a whole year you in Greece have been ready; and the greater number of them have been spurred on by your ardour.

καὶ kai “and”

for fear that, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we--not to say you yourselves--should be put to the blush in respect to this confidence.

καὶ kai “and”

I have thought it absolutely necessary therefore to request these brethren to visit you before I myself come, and to make sure beforehand that the gift of love which you have already promised may be ready as a gift of love, and may not seem to have been

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”

But do not forget that he who sows with a niggardly hand will also reap a niggardly crop, and that he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

καὶ kai “also”καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “also”

And God who continually supplies seed for the sower and bread for eating, will supply you with seed and multiply it, and will cause your almsgiving to yield a plentiful harvest.

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”

For the service rendered in this sacred gift not only helps to relieve the wants of God's people, but it is also rich in its results and awakens a chorus of thanksgiving to God.

καὶ kai “also”

For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”