2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there is first a willing mind, it is acceptable, according to what a man has, and not according to that he does not have.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

In Context

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.

13I do not intend that other men be eased, and you burdened,

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Cross References

Matthew 25:22He also who had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents: behold, I have gained two more talents.

Mark 14:7For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you wish you may do them good: but you will not always have me.

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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