8:4a they earnestly pleaded with us

They earnestly asked us (excl.)
-or-
They asked us ⌊again and again⌋ with much desire

8:4b for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

for the favor of participating together ⌊with the other churches⌋ in ministering to God’s people ⌊in Jerusalem⌋.
-or-
to permit them to take part in supporting believers ⌊in Jerusalem⌋ ⌊who are needy⌋.

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