2 Corinthians 8:13

For it is not that there should be relief to others and distress and tzoros to you, but that there should be a balance of equality,

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12For if the readiness is already present, it is acceptable according to whatever one may have — not according to what one does not have. + 8:12 Prov 3:27-28; Mk 12:43

14During the present time of your abundance for those who lack, and also for your lack there may be their abundance, + 8:14 2C 9:12 so also there may be equality,

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Cross References

Acts 4:34For there was no one needy among them, for as many as were owners of sadot or batim were selling them and were bringing the proceeds of the sale,

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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