2 Corinthians 8:15

As it is written: He that had much, had nothing over; and he that had little, had no want.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.

In Context

14In this present time let your abundance supply their want, that their abundance also may supply your want, that there may be an equality,

16And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus.

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Cross References

Exodus 16:18And they measured by the measure of a gomor: neither had he more that had gathered more: nor did he find less that had provided less: but every one had gathered, according to what they were able to eat.

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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