2 Corinthians 8:10

But counselling I counsel you this which helpeth you; because from the last year you began not to will only, but also to do.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 you know the beneficence of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha, that for your sake he became poor, though he was rich, that you through his poverty might be enriched.

11But now accomplish in work that which you willed, that as there hath been an incitement to will, so accomplish it in work from what you have.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:42And whosoever only giveth one of these little ones a cup of cold (waters) to drink in the name of a disciple, Amen, I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

John 16:7But I the truth say to you, That it is needful for you that I go; for if I go not, the Paraclete cometh not to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

1 Corinthians 6:12ALL (food) is lawful to me, but all is not expedient for me. All is lawful to me, but over me no one shall have power.

1 Corinthians 7:40But it is good if thus she remain, according to my own mind. But I think also that the Spirit of Aloha is in me.

1 Corinthians 16:2On each first day of the week let every one of you at his own house lay by and keep something of that which cometh unto his hands, lest when I come there be then collections.

2 Corinthians 9:2For I know the goodness of your mind, of which I boasted of you to the Makedunoyee, that Akaia was ready since last year, and your zeal hath stirred up many.

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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