2 Corinthians 8:11

but 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.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

10And herein I give my judgement: for this is profitable to you, who not only began to do, but to be anxious, a year ago:

12For if there is first a willing mind, it is acceptable according to what one may have, and not according to what he has not.

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Cross References

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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