2 Corinthians 8:15

as has been written, He that had much did not super-abound; and he that had little did not lack.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.

In Context

14that their abundance may correspond with your deficiency, in order that there may be equality:

16But thanks be unto God, who gives this same enthusiasm in your behalf in the heart of Titus;

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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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