2 Corinthians 8:13

Now this is not to distress you so as to relieve others,

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In The King James Version

For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:

In Context

12(because when the intention is presented, it is acceptable according to what one may have, not what he does not have).

14but by way of balance—at this juncture your surplus alleviates their lack, so that later their surplus may alleviate your lack—yes, that there be balance;

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Cross References

Acts 4:34because there were not any needy among them—as many as were owners of lands or houses were selling them and bringing the proceeds of the sold items

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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