2 Corinthians 8:13

For 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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In The King James Version

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

In Context

12For, 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.

14On this occasion what you can spare will supply what they need, at another time what they can spare may supply your need, and so things will be equal.

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Cross References

Acts 4:34Nor was there anyone in need among them, for all who were owners of land or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the sales

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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