2 Corinthians 8:11

But 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.

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

In The King James Version

Now 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.

In Context

10But counselling I counsel you this which helpeth you; because from the last year you began not to will only, but also to do.

12For if there be the will, according to what one hath, so is (he) accepted, and not according to what he hath not.

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Cross References

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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