12 [a]For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

13 [b]Neither is it that other men should be eased and you grieved: But upon [c]like condition, at this time your abundance supplieth their lack:

14 That also their abundance may be for your lack, that there may be equality.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:12 Against such as use to excuse themselves, because they are not rich, as though it were only proper to rich men to help the poor.
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:13 Christian liberality is mutual, that proportion may be ob-served.
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:13 That like as now in your abundance you help others, which are poor, with some part of your goods, so should others in like sort bestow some of theirs upon you.

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