2 Corinthians 8:4

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they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
World English Bible (WEB)
Praying{G1189}{(G5740)} us{G2257} with{G3326} much{G4183} intreaty{G3874} that we{G2248} would receive{G1209}{(G5664)} the gift{G5485}, and{G2532} take upon us the fellowship{G2842} of the ministering{G1248} to{G1519} the saints{G40}.
Strong's King James
(4) they begged us with much urging for the favourable-grace of participating in the service towards the holy ones.
The F.O.G
[4] They actually begged us persistently for the privilege - yes, the privilege! - of participating in this sacred service of supporting their fellow believers in Jerusalem. They saw giving as an honor, not a burden.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,
Young's Literal Translation

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