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874 B
874 B
built up the church
They were men who taught people about Jesus and convinced people to believe in Jesus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
understood the grace that had been given to me
The abstract noun "grace" can be translated as the verb "be kind." Alternate translation: "understood that God had been kind to me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)
the grace that had been given to me
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the grace that God had given to me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
gave ... the right hand of fellowship
Grasping and shaking the right hand was a symbol of fellowship. Alternate translation: "welcomed ... as fellow workers" or "welcomed ... with honor" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)
the right hand
"their right hands"