2 Corinthians 8:5
“And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.”
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
Cross-References
“Thou hast avouched the Lord this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice:”
“And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.”
“And Jehoiada made a covenant between the Lord and the king and the people, that they should be the Lord’s people; between the king also and the people.”
“And they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul;”
“Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us.”