2 Corinthians 8:15

As Scripture says — ‘The man who had much had nothing over, and the man who had little did not lack!’

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

14on the present occasion, what you can spare may supply their need, so that at another time what they can spare may supply your need, and thus matters may be equalised.

16I thank God for inspiring Titus with the same keen interest in your welfare that I have;

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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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