2 Corinthians 8:11

and 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,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Now therefore perform 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.

In Context

10and 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,

12for if the willing mind is present, according to that which any one may have it is well-accepted, not according to that which he hath not;

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Cross References

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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