2 Corinthians 8:10

And herein I give my judgement: for this is profitable to you, who not only began to do, but to be anxious, a year ago:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, being rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.

11but now indeed complete the work; in order that as there was a promptitude of willing, there shall also be a completion out of your ability.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:42And whosoever may give one of these little ones only a cup of cold water, in the name of a disciple, truly I say unto you, He can not lose his reward.

John 16:7But now I tell you the truth; it is profitable to you that I may go away. For if I go not away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I may go, I will send Him to you.

1 Corinthians 6:12All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable: all things are lawful, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

1 Corinthians 7:40But she is happier if she may so remain, according to my opinion: but I realize that I truly have the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 16:2On the first day of the week let each one of you lay by with himself treasuring up, that as to whatsoever he may be prospered, in order that there may be no collections at that time when I may come.

2 Corinthians 9:2For I know your promptitude, of which I am boasting to the Macedonians in your behalf, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has aroused 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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