7But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you8:7 Some manuscripts and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
7But just as you excel in everything, in faith, speaking, knowledge, and in all earnestness and in the 8:7 Lit love from us in you; one early ms love from you in uslove we inspired in you, see that you also excel in this gracious work.
7But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the Lit love from us in you; one early ms reads your love for uslove we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work also.
7But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also.
7But just as you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you8:7 Or in your love for us — see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
7You do well in everything else. You do well in faith and in speaking. You do well in knowledge and in complete commitment. And you do well in the love we have helped to start in you. So make sure that you also do well in the grace of giving to others.