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

2 CORINTHIANS 8:6KJV
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2 Corinthians 8:6 (KJV)

What does 2 Corinthians 8:6 mean?

2 Corinthians 8:6 describes how Paul and his companions encouraged Titus to return to the Corinthian church and complete the work he had started, specifically in helping them participate in a charitable act ("the same grace") for others. Paul wanted Titus to finish organizing the Corinthians’ contribution to a collection for believers in need.

Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, explaining that Titus had already begun encouraging them to give generously to help other Christians. Paul and his team wanted Titus to see this effort through to completion, so the Corinthians’ good intentions would result in real help for those in need. This verse is part of a larger section where Paul talks about generosity and following through on commitments.

Where else these words appear

“begun” Greek G4278 · used in 2 verses

  • 2 Corinthians 8:10 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

“would” Greek G2005 · used in 10 verses

  • Luke 13:32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
  • 2 Corinthians 8:11 Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
  • Hebrews 8:5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.

“Titus” Greek G5103 · used in 14 verses

  • 2 Corinthians 2:13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.
  • 2 Corinthians 8:16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
  • Galatians 2:1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.

“desired” Greek G3870 · used in 104 verses

  • Matthew 2:18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
  • Acts 16:39 And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.
  • 2 Corinthians 12:18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?