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Jack Gutknecht
2 Corinthians 8:24 (AMPC)
Show to these men, therefore, in the sight of the churches, the reality and plain truth of your love (your affection, goodwill, and BENEVOLENCE) and what [good reasons] I had for boasting about and being proud of you.
Benevolence is an act of kindness; good done; charity given. (Webster).
I remember a difficulty I had once in this seminary where I ran out of money for tuition, fees, and/or living expenses in the men's dormitory over my 4 year stay. I called my home church in Scottsdale, Arizona, and talked to one of the elders, I think, and they sent me the total amount!