2 Corinthians 8:10

And here I give my advice about what is best for you: a year ago you were the first not only to give, but to desire to do so.

Revised King James New Testament

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, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that through his poverty you might become rich.

11Therefore, complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness in desiring it, so there may also be a completion of it, according to your means.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:42And whoever shall give to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink because he is my disciple, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.

John 16:7Nevertheless, I tell you the truth; It is for your good that I go away: for if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send him to you.

1 Corinthians 6:12All things are lawful for me, but all things are not beneficial: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of anything.

1 Corinthians 7:40But in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is: and I also think that I have the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 16:2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay aside and save something, as he has prospered, that there need be no collections when I come.

2 Corinthians 9:2For I know your eagerness, of which I boast to the Macedonians, saying that you in Achaia were ready a year ago; and your zeal has stirred up most of them.

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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