2 Corinthians 8:10

and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you [is] expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before — a year ago,

Young's Literal Translation

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 because of you he became poor — being rich, that ye by that poverty may become rich.

11and now also finish doing [it], that even as [there is] the readiness of the will, so also the finishing, out of that which ye have,

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Cross References

Matthew 10:42and whoever may 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 may not lose his reward.'

John 16:7'But I tell you the truth; it is better for you that I go away, for if I may not go away, the Comforter will not come unto you, and if I go on, I will send Him unto you;

1 Corinthians 6:12All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable; all things are lawful to me, but I — I will not be under authority by any;

1 Corinthians 7:40and she is happier if she may so remain — according to my judgment; and I think I also have the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 16:2on every first [day] of the week, let each one of you lay by him, treasuring up whatever he may have prospered, that when I may come then collections may not be made;

2 Corinthians 9:2for I have known your readiness of mind, which in your behalf I boast of to Macedonians, that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and the zeal of you did stir up the more part,

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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