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1 Quiero hablarles ahora sobre la gracia que Dios ha dado a las iglesias de Macedonia.
1 Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
2 Aunque los hermanos han estado pasando por grandes tribulaciones, han mezclado la extrema pobreza que padecen con el gozo extraordinario que experimentan, y como resultado, han abundado en rica generosidad.
2 how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.
3 No han dado sólo lo que pueden dar, sino mucho más; y soy testigo de que lo han hecho voluntariamente,
3 For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
4 pues nos suplicaron con insistencia que les concediéramos el privilegio de ofrendar para los cristianos de Jerusalén.
4 begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
5 Y, mejor todavía, sobrepasaron nuestras más altas expectativas: lo primero que hicieron fue dedicarse por entero al Señor y luego se pusieron a nuestra disposición, de acuerdo con la voluntad de Dios.
5 This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
6 Por ello le supliqué a Tito que fuera a verlos y los instara a completar la generosa colecta, que él ya había iniciado entre ustedes.
6 So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
7 Ustedes son paladines en muchas cosas: en su fe en Dios, en buena predicación, en conocimiento, en dedicación al servicio y en amor hacia nosotros. Ahora deseo que se pongan a la cabeza en la gracia de dar.
7 But as you abound in everything—in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us—see that you also abound in this grace.
8 No les estoy dando una orden; esta sería una manera de demostrar que su amor es sincero, en comparación con lo que los demás están haciendo.
8 I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
9 Ustedes ya conocen la gracia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo; aunque era rico, se hizo pobre por amor a ustedes, para que mediante su pobreza se enriquecieran ustedes.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
10 Deseo sugerirles que terminen lo que empezaron hace un año, porque fueron no tan sólo los primeros en lanzar la idea, sino los primeros en ponerla en práctica.
10 I give advice in this: it is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
11 Ya que empezaron con tanto entusiasmo, llévenlo a feliz término con el mismo ánimo.
11 But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
12 Si están de veras ansiosos de dar, la cantidad que den será bien recibida. Dios quiere que den de lo que tienen; no de lo que no tienen.
12 For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
13 Por supuesto, mi intención no es que se sacrifiquen para que los demás vivan bien. Se trata de que haya igualdad.
13 For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,
14 En esta ocasión ustedes tienen bastante y pueden ayudarlos en su necesidad; quizás en otra ocasión ustedes sean los necesitados y ellos los ayudarán. De esta manera habrá igualdad.
14 but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack, that there may be equality.
15 Pues así está escrito: «Al que recogió mucho no le sobró nada, y el que recogió poco no tuvo menos».
15 As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”
16 Doy gracias a Dios porque ha dado a Tito el mismo interés sincero en ustedes que tengo yo.
16 But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
17 Le agradó mucho mi petición de que los visitara de nuevo, y lo hizo por su propia voluntad.
17 For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
18 Con él les estoy enviando a un hermano bien conocido en todas las iglesias, que se ha destacado por su trabajo a favor del evangelio.
18 We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies.
19 Además, las iglesias lo eligieron para que nos acompañara en el viaje en que hemos de entregar esta ofrenda. Todo esto lo hacemos para honrar al Señor y mostrar nuestro ardiente deseo de servir.
19 Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
20 Así queremos evitar cualquier sospecha sobre la manera en que manejamos este gran donativo.
20 We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
21 Dios sabe que somos honrados, pero deseo que todo el mundo lo compruebe. Por eso hemos tomado esta precaución.
21 Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
22 Les estoy enviando, además, a otro hermano, que nos ha demostrado muchas veces y de distintas maneras su disposición para ayudar. Y ahora está más dispuesto, por la enorme confianza que tiene en ustedes.
22 We have sent with them our brother whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.
23 Si alguien les pregunta quién es Tito, díganle que es mi compañero y colaborador en la tarea de ayudarlos. Pueden decir también que los otros dos hermanos representan a las iglesias de aquí y que llevan una vida que honra a Cristo.
23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
24 Muestren a estos hombres el amor que ustedes tienen y demuéstrenles que cuanto he dicho de ustedes con orgullo es cierto. Esto será un testimonio para las iglesias.
24 Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.
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Titus
A Greek coworker of Paul, not compelled to be circumcised, who carried Paul's letters to Corinth, and whom Paul left in Crete to set things in order.
Cited in the guide: 2 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 8:23; Galatians 2:3
Cross references (24)
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- 1 Acts 16:9; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 11:9; Acts 11:23; 2 Corinthians 9:12
- 2 James 2:5; Proverbs 11:25; 2 Corinthians 6:10; Deuteronomy 15:4; 2 Corinthians 9:13
- 3 Exodus 35:29; Exodus 35:5; 2 Corinthians 9:6–7; Exodus 35:21–22; Philemon 14
- 4 Galatians 6:10; Acts 24:17; 2 Corinthians 9:1; Hebrews 6:10; 1 John 3:16–18
- 5 Romans 12:1; Romans 14:7–9; Romans 6:13; 2 Corinthians 8:1; 2 Chronicles 30:12
- 6 2 Corinthians 12:18; 2 Corinthians 8:19; 2 Corinthians 8:16–17; 2 Corinthians 8:4; Philippians 4:18
- 7 2 Corinthians 9:8; 2 Peter 1:5–8; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; Philippians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 13:2
- 8 1 Corinthians 7:6; 1 John 3:17–19; 1 Peter 1:22; 2 Corinthians 9:7; James 2:14–16
- 9 Romans 8:32; Philippians 2:6–8; Matthew 20:28; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 6:10
- 10 Hebrews 13:16; 1 Timothy 6:18–19; Proverbs 19:17; James 2:15–16; 2 Corinthians 9:2
- 11 2 Corinthians 9:2
- 12 Mark 12:42–44; Luke 21:1–4; Exodus 35:29; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Exodus 35:21–22
- 13 Acts 4:34; Romans 15:26–27
- 14 2 Corinthians 9:12; Acts 4:34
- 15 Exodus 16:18; Luke 22:35
- 16 Revelation 17:17; Jeremiah 32:40; 2 Corinthians 2:13–14; 2 Corinthians 7:12; Ezra 7:27
- 17 2 Corinthians 8:6; Hebrews 13:22; 2 Corinthians 8:10; 2 Corinthians 8:8
- 18 2 Corinthians 12:18; 1 Corinthians 7:17; 2 Corinthians 8:19; 2 Corinthians 2:12; 2 Corinthians 8:22–23
- 19 1 Corinthians 16:3–4; 2 Corinthians 9:8; 2 Corinthians 4:15; 1 Peter 4:10–11; 2 Corinthians 9:12–14
- 20 Ephesians 5:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; Romans 14:16; Matthew 10:16; 1 Corinthians 16:3
- 21 Romans 12:17; 1 Peter 2:12; Philippians 4:8; Titus 2:5–8; Romans 14:18
- 22 Philippians 2:20–22
- 23 Philippians 2:25; Philemon 17; 3 John 8; 2 Corinthians 8:6; Philippians 4:3
- 24 2 Corinthians 7:14; 2 Corinthians 7:4; 2 Corinthians 8:8; 2 Corinthians 9:2–4
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See again his exhortation accompanied with commendations, greater commendations. And he said not, that ye give,' but "that ye abound; in faith," namely, of the gifts, and "in utterance," the word of wisdom, and "knowledge," namely, of the doctrines, and "in all earnestness," to the attaining of all other virtue.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 12 (1889)
And since His voice is acknowledged in the prophecy, "Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell," He has brought Him down to hell and brought Him up again. By this poverty of His we are made rich; for "the Lord maketh poor and maketh rich." But that we may know what this is, let us hear what follows: "He …
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 2 (1887)
For having spoken of the noble spirit they had shown in regard of their goods, he saith, "They gave also their own selves to the Lord, and to us."
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)
For while he pursues an upright life, he takes care to maintain a good reputation as well, providing things honest in the sight of God and men, fearing God, and caring for men.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 2 (1887)
For this cause "He became poor, that He might make us rich;" for this cause He underwent all those sufferings, that He might incite us to ask.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)