2 Corinthians 8:11

But now also complete the doing of it; so that as [there was] the readiness to be willing, so also to complete out of what ye have.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.

In Context

10And I give [my] opinion in this, for this is profitable for you who began before, not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago.

12For if the readiness be there, [a man is] accepted according to what he may have, not according to what he has not.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 9:2For I know your readiness, which I boast of as respects you to Macedonians, that Achaia is prepared since a year ago, and the zeal [reported] of you has stimulated the mass [of the brethren].

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:8-16

Charity Urged. ( a. d. 57.) 7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. 8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 10 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient… Read the whole commentary →

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