Discovery Box2 Corinthians 8:8 
Context8:8 I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others. 1
2 Corinthians 8:10
Context8:10 So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you 2 made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,
2 Corinthians 8:19
Context8:19 In addition, 3 this brother 4 has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift 5 to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. 6
1 tn Grk “by means of the eagerness of others.”
2 tn Grk “who.”
3 tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.
4 tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
5 tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.
6 tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).
