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had already begun the task with you
Paul is referring to the collection of money from the Corinthians for the believers in Jerusalem. AT: "had encouraged your giving in the first place".
to bring to completion this act of grace on your part
AT: "to return to you and encourage you to complete this ministry of giving."
But as you excel in everything
AT: "Because you do better than expected in so many ways"
in faith
AT: "in your loyalty to God and us,"
in speech
AT: "in the way you communicate"
in knowledge
AT: "in comprehension" or "in understanding"
in all diligence,
AT: "in enthusiasm" or "tireless perseverance"
and in your love for us
AT: "and in the way you demonstrate your love for us"
make sure you also excel in this gracious work.
AT: "make sure you do well in sacrificially giving for the suffering saints in Jerusalem."