2 Corinthians 8:6

Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 8:16 Historical context

2 Corinthians 8:16 shows God putting earnest care for the Corinthians in Titus’s heart — explaining why Paul urged him and confirming his genuine motive.

2 Corinthians 8:17 Historical context

2 Corinthians 8:17 reports that Titus accepted the appeal and is going voluntarily — directly continuing the urging mentioned in verse 6.

In 2 Cor 8:7, Paul urges the Corinthians to excel in the grace of giving, building directly on the call for Titus to complete the collection.

2 Corinthians 8:4 Historical context

2 Corinthians 8:4 describes the Macedonians begging to participate — their earnestness prompted Paul to urge Titus to complete the collection.

2 Corinthians 8:19 Historical context

2 Corinthians 8:19 introduces the brother appointed to travel with Titus — expanding the team for the collection Titus was urged to complete.

2 Corinthians 8:23 Historical context

In 2 Cor 8:23, Paul confirms Titus as his partner and co-worker, reinforcing why he was the right person to urge the collection's completion.

2 Corinthians 9:5 Historical context

In 2 Cor 9:5, Paul sends brothers ahead to arrange the gift in advance, echoing the same urgency for completing the collection that Titus was urged to finish.

2 Corinthians 12:18 refers back to the same urging of Titus and defends his integrity — showing consistency and Paul’s reliance on him.

2 Corinthians 9:3 Historical context

In 2 Cor 9:3, Paul sends brothers ahead to ensure the Corinthians are ready, continuing the same preparation theme Titus was tasked with.

1 Corinthians 16:3 Historical context

In 1 Cor 16:3, Paul instructs the Corinthians to send their gift to Jerusalem with approved men — the same collection project Titus is urging completion of.