2 Corinthians 8:10

And I only give an opinion in this matter. For this is expedient for you, who began before others, not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago.

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In The King James Version

And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

In Context

9For 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.

11Now 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.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:42And whoever shall give to drink only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, truly do I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.

John 16:7But I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I depart. For if I do not depart, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

1 Corinthians 6:12All things are lawful for me, but all things are not profitable; all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of anything.

1 Corinthians 7:40But she is happier if she remain as she is, in my opinion; and I too think that I have the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 16:2Every first day of the week let each of you lay by him something in store, according as he hath prospered; that the collections may not have to be made when I come.

2 Corinthians 9:2For I know your readiness of mind, of which I boast in behalf of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was prepared a year ago; and your zeal stirred up the greater part of them.

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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