2 Corinthians 8:12

For, where there is willingness, a person’s gift is valued by its comparison with what they have, and not with what they do not have.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

In Context

11And now I want you to complete the work, so that its completion may correspond with your willing readiness – in proportion, of course, to your means.

13For our object is not to give relief to others and bring distress on you. It is a matter of a fair balance.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:22Then the one who had received the two bags of gold came up and said ‘Sir, you entrusted me with two bags of gold. Look, I have made another two!’

Mark 14:7You always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you will not always have me.

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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