2 Corinthians 8:10

And, a judgment, herein, do I give,—for, this, unto you, is profitable,—who, indeed, not only of the doing, but of the desiring, made for yourselves a beginning a year ago;—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 ye are taking knowledge of the favour of our Lord Jesus [Christ],—how that, for your sakes, he became destitute—although he was, rich, in order that, ye, by his destitution, might be enriched.

11Howbeit, now, the doing also, complete ye, in order that, even according to the forwardness of the desiring, so, may be the completing—out of what ye have.

Read all of 2 Corinthians 8

Cross References

Matthew 10:42And, whosoever shall give to drink—unto one of these little ones—a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, Verily, I say unto you, in nowise, shall lose his reward!

John 16:7But, I, the truth, am telling you—It is profitable for you, that, I, depart; for, if I should not depart, The Advocate, would in nowise come unto you, but, if I go, I will send him unto you.

1 Corinthians 6:12All things, unto me, are allowable, but, not all things, are profitable: all things, unto me, are allowable, but, I, will not be brought under authority by any.

1 Corinthians 7:40But, happier, is she, if, so, she remain,—in my judgment; for I think, I also, have the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 16:2Upon the first of the week, let, each one of you, put, by itself, in store, as he may be prospering,—lest, as soon as I come, then, collections, should be in progress.

2 Corinthians 9:2For I know your forwardness of mind—of which, in your behalf, I am boasting unto Macedonians, that, Achaia, hath been prepared for a year past,—and, your zeal, hath stirred up the greater number 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Corinthians 8:10