2 Corinthians 8:10

And in this 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.

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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 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.

11Now therefore finish the doing of it ; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:42And whoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones, a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily, I say to you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

John 16:7Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I depart; for if I go not 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 to me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

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

1 Corinthians 16:2Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.

2 Corinthians 9:2For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath incited very many.

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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