That which was lacking on your part [τ ο υ μ ε τ ε ρ ο υ σ τ ε ρ η μ α]. Or the (i. e. my) lack of you. The Greek will bear either rendering. Compare Philippians 2:30; 2 Corinthians 8:14; 2 Corinthians 9:12. The latter is preferable. Edwards, somewhat naively says : "I do not see what could be lacking on the part of the Corinthians which Stephanas and his two friends could supply at Ephesus."

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