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2 Corinthians 8:12-14
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2 Corinthians 8:12-14
International Standard Version
12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift[a] is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.
13 Not that others should have relief while you have hardship. Rather, it is a question of fairness. 14 At the present time, your surplus fills their need, so that their surplus may fill your need. In this way things are fair.
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2 Corinthians 8:12-14
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2 Corinthians 8:12-14
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12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has,(A) not according to what one does not have.
13 Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. 14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need,(B) so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality,
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