2 Corinthians 8:13-15
New American Standard Bible
13 For this is not for the relief of others and for your hardship, but by way of equality— 14 at this present time your abundance will serve as assistance for (A)their need, so that their abundance also may [a]serve as assistance for (B)your need, so that there may be equality; 15 as it is written: “(C)The one who had gathered much did not have too much, and the one who had gathered little did not have too little.”
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- 2 Corinthians 8:14 Lit become
2 Corinthians 8:13-15
Amplified Bible
13 For it is not [intended] that others be relieved [of their responsibility] and that you be [a]burdened [unfairly], but [b]that there be equality [in sharing the burden]— 14 at this present time your surplus [over necessities] is going to supply their need, so that [at some other time] their surplus may be given to supply your need, that there may be equality; 15 as it is written [in Scripture], “He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not lack.”(A)
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- 2 Corinthians 8:13 Lit afflicted.
- 2 Corinthians 8:13 Lit from equality.
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