2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

Revised Version 1895

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

11But now complete the doing also; that as there was the readiness to will, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.

13For I say not this, that others may be eased, and ye distressed:

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Cross References

Exodus 35:5Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, the LORD’S offering; gold, and silver, and brass;

Exodus 35:24Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought the LORD’S offering: and every man, with whom was found acacia wood for any work of the service, brought it.

1 Chronicles 29:3Moreover also, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, seeing that I have a treasure of mine own of gold and silver, I give it unto the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house;

Proverbs 19:22The desire of a man is the measure of his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

Matthew 25:22And he also that received the two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents.

Mark 14:7For ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good: but me ye have not always.

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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