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2 Corinthians 8:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 Corinthians 8:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 And I am giving counsel in this matter, for it is appropriate for you who began not only to act but to act willingly last year:(A) 11 complete it now, so that your eager[a] willingness may be matched by your completion of it out of what you have. 12 [b]For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have;
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- 8:11 Eager: the word prothymia also occurs in 2 Cor 8:12, 19; 9:2.
- 8:12–15 Paul introduces the principle of equality into the discussion. The goal is not impoverishment but sharing of resources; balance is achieved at least over the course of time. In 2 Cor 8:15 Paul grounds his argument unexpectedly in the experience of Israel gathering manna in the desert: equality was achieved, independently of personal exertion, by God, who gave with an even hand according to need. Paul touches briefly here on the theme of “living from God.”
2 Corinthians 8:10-12
New International Version
2 Corinthians 8:10-12
New International Version
10 And here is my judgment(A) about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so.(B) 11 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness(C) to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has,(D) not according to what one does not have.
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