2 Corinthians 8:10

And herein I give my opinion: for this is to your advantage, who not only began to act, but also to be forward to it above a year ago.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 by his poverty might be rich.

11Now therefore perfect also the doing it; that as there was a readiness of will, so there may be also a performance according to your ability.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:42And whosoever shall give to one of these mean persons but a cup of cold water to drink, as my disciple, I assure you, he shall not lose his reward.

John 16:7Nevertheless I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I should go away; for if I go not away, the comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you.

1 Corinthians 6:12All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be under the power of any:

1 Corinthians 7:40but she is happier, in my opinion, if she continue as she is: and I think I have the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 16:2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you set apart something, putting it into the treasury, according as he is prospered: that there may be no need of collections, when I come.

2 Corinthians 9:2for I know your readiness of mind, which I boast of concerning you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath excited 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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