2 Corinthians 8:4

4they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.

4begging us with much urging for the favor 8:4 Lit andof participation in the 8:4 Lit service to the saintssupport of the 8:4 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s peoplesaints,

4begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints,

4begging us insistently for the privilege of participating in the service for [the support of] the saints [in Jerusalem].

4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

4they begged us for the chance to share in serving the Lord’s people in that way.