Read Full ChapterFor I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(2) For I know of your fervency which I boast for you to the Macedonians (Extended Land) that Achaia (Trouble; Wailing) has been preparing since last year. Your enthusiasm stirred them up greatly!
The F.O.G
[2] I know your eager willingness to help! In fact, I've been bragging about you to the believers in Macedonia, telling them, "Our friends in Achaia have been ready to give since last year!" Your enthusiasm has sparked a fire of generosity in most of them.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for I have known your readiness of mind, which in your behalf I boast of to Macedonians, that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and the zeal of you did stir up the more part,
Young's Literal Translation
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