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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

τοὺς tous “the”τὴν tēn “the”

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.

ὁ ho “The [one]”ὁ ho “the [one]”

Let each contribute what he has decided upon in his own mind, and not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. "It is a cheerful giver that God loves."

τῇ tēa “in the”ὁ ho “<the>”

And God is able to bestow every blessing on you in abundance, so that richly enjoying all sufficiency at all times, you may have ample means for all good works.

ὁ ho “<the>”

As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his almsgiving remains for ever."

τοῖς tois “to the”ἡ hē “the”τὸν ton “the”

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.

ὁ ho “The [One]”τῷ tō “to him”τὸν ton “the”τὰ ta “the”τῆς tēs “of the”

May you be abundantly enriched so as to show all liberality, such as through our instrumentality brings thanksgiving to God.

τῷ tō “<the>”

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.

ἡ hē “the”τῆς tēs “of the”τὰ ta “the”τῶν tōn “of the”τῷ tō “<the>”

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

τῆς tēs “the”τῆς tēs “of the”τὸν ton “<the>”τῇ tēa “the”τῆς tēs “of the”τὸ to “the”τοῦ tou “<the>”τῆς tēs “of the”

while they themselves also in supplications on your behalf pour out their longing love towards you because of God's surpassing grace which is resting upon you.

τὴν tēn “the”τοῦ tou “<the>”

Thanks be to God for His unspeakably precious gift!

τῷ tō “<the>”τῇ tēa “the”

But as for me Paul, I entreat you by the gentleness and self-forgetfulness of Christ--I who when among you have not an imposing personal presence, but when absent am fearlessly outspoken in dealing with you.

τῆς tēs “the”τοῦ tou “<the>”

I beseech you not to compel me when present to make a bold display of the confidence with which I reckon I shall show my `courage' against some who reckon that we are guided by worldly principles.

τὸ to “that”τῇ tēa “with the”τοὺς tous “those”

The weapons with which we fight are not human weapons, but are mighty for God in overthrowing strong fortresses.

τὰ ta “The”τῆς tēs “of the”τῷ tō “<the>”

For we overthrow arrogant `reckonings,' and every stronghold that towers high in defiance of the knowledge of God, and we carry off every thought as if into slavery--into subjection to Christ;

τῆς tēs “the”τοῦ tou “<the>”τὴν tēn “the”τοῦ tou “<the>”

while we hold ourselves in readiness to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as ever you as a Church have fully shown your obedience.

ἡ hē “<the>”

Is it outward appearances you look to? If any man is confident as regards himself that he specially belongs to Christ, let him consider again and reflect that just as he belongs to Christ, so also do we.

Τὰ Ta “The [things]”

If, however, I were to boast more loudly of our Apostolic authority, which the Lord has given us that we may build you up, not pull you down, I should have no reason to feel ashamed.

τῆς tēs “the”ὁ ho “the”

Let it not seem as if I wanted to frighten you by my letters.

τῶν tōn “the”

For they say "His letters are authoritative and forcible, but his personal presence is unimpressive, and as for eloquence, he has none."

αἱ hai “the”ἡ hē “<the>”τοῦ tou “of the”ὁ ho “the”

Let such people take this into their reckoning, that whatever we are in word by our letters when absent, the same are we also in act when present.

ὁ ho “<the>”τῷ tō “<the>”τῷ tō “<the>”

For we have not the `courage' to rank ourselves among, or compare ourselves with, certain persons distinguished by their self-commendation. Yet they are not wise, measuring themselves, as they do, by one another and comparing themselves with one another.

τῶν tōn “<the>”

We, however, will not exceed due limits in our boasting, but will keep within the limits of the sphere which God has assigned to us as a limit, which reaches even to you.

τὰ ta “the [things]”τὸ to “the”τοῦ tou “of the”ὁ ho “<the>”

For there is no undue stretch of authority on our part, as though it did not extend to you. We pressed on even to Corinth, and were the first to proclaim to you the Good News of the Christ.

τῷ tō “the”τοῦ tou “<the>”

We do not exceed our due limits, and take credit for other men's labours; but we entertain the hope that, as your faith grows, we shall gain promotion among you--still keeping within our own sphere--promotion to a larger field of labour,

τὰ ta “the [things]”τῆς tēs “the”τὸν ton “the”