2 Corinthians 8:11
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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.
But now complete the doing also; that as there was the readiness to will, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
So now finish this, so that your eagerness in desiring it may be equaled by your completion of it, according to your ability.
So now finish doing it, that your [enthusiastic] readiness in desiring it may be equalled by your completion of it according to your ability and means.
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.
Now also finish the task, so that just as there was an eager desire, there may also be a completion, according to what you have.
Now also finish the task, so that just as there was an eager desire, there may also be a completion, according to what you have.
Now finish the job as well so that you finish it with as much enthusiasm as you started, given what you can afford.
to finish what you started, so that your eagerness in wanting to commence the project may be matched by your eagerness to complete it, as you contribute from what you have.
I think you should finish what you started. If you give according to what you have, you will prove you are as eager to give as you were to think about giving.
But now also complete the doing of it; so that as [there was] the readiness to be willing, so also to complete out of what ye have.
But now indeed complete the doing, so that just as was the eagerness of the wanting, so also may be the completing out of what you have.
Now therefore perform ye it also in deed; that as your mind is forward to be willing, so it may be also to perform, out of that which you have.
So now finish the work you started. Then your “doing” will be equal to your “wanting to do.” Give from what you have.
Now finish the work. When you started, you wanted very much to do it. Now you should want just as much to finish it. You should give what you are able to give.
Now bring the work to completion too, so that your eagerness to start may be matched by your completing it with what you have.
So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.
So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.
So now finish the work you started. Then your ·“doing” [L completion] will be equal to your ·“wanting to do” [eager desire]. Give from what you have.
Now therefore perform to do it also, that as there was a readiness to will, even so ye may perform it of that which ye have.
So finish what you began to do. Then your willingness will be matched by what you accomplish
On with it, then, and finish the job! Be as eager to finish it as you were to plan it, and do it with what you now have.
But now finish the task as well, that just as there was eagerness to desire it, so there may also be a completion from what you have.
So now finish the work that you started. Then your “doing” will be equal to your “wanting to do.” Give from what you have.
Now finish what you began, so that your eagerness to do so may be matched by your eagerness to complete it.
Here is my opinion in the matter. I think it would be a good thing for you, who were the first a year ago to think of helping, as well as the first to give, to carry through what you then intended to do. Finish it, then, as well as you can, and show that you can complete what you set out to do with as much efficiency as you showed readiness to begin. After all, the important thing is to be willing to give as much as we can—that is what God accepts, and no one is asked to give what he has not got. Of course, I don’t mean that others should be relieved to an extent that leaves you in distress. It is a matter of share and share alike. At present your plenty should supply their need, and then at some future date their plenty may supply your need. In that way we share with each other, as the scripture says, ‘He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack’.
Now therefore finish the doing of it that as there was a readiness to will, so there may also be a performance out of that which ye have.
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.
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.
But now complete doing it also, so that just as there was the readiness to desire it, so there may be also the completion of it from what you have.
So now also complete the doing of it, in order that just as you have the eagerness to want to do it, thus also you may complete it from what you have.
Having started the ball rolling so enthusiastically, you should carry this project through to completion just as gladly, giving whatever you can out of whatever you have. Let your enthusiastic idea at the start be equalled by your realistic action now.
So here’s what I think: The best thing you can do right now is to finish what you started last year and not let those good intentions grow stale. Your heart’s been in the right place all along. You’ve got what it takes to finish it up, so go to it. Once the commitment is clear, you do what you can, not what you can’t. The heart regulates the hands. This isn’t so others can take it easy while you sweat it out. No, you’re shoulder to shoulder with them all the way, your surplus matching their deficit, their surplus matching your deficit. In the end you come out even. As it is written, Nothing left over to the one with the most, Nothing lacking to the one with the least. I thank God for giving Titus the same devoted concern for you that I have. He was most considerate of how we felt, but his eagerness to go to you and help out with this relief offering is his own idea. We’re sending a companion along with him, someone very popular in the churches for his preaching of the Message. But there’s far more to him than popularity. He’s rock-solid trustworthy. The churches handpicked him to go with us as we travel about doing this work of sharing God’s gifts to honor God as well as we can, taking every precaution against scandal. We don’t want anyone suspecting us of taking one penny of this money for ourselves. We’re being as careful in our reputation with the public as in our reputation with God. That’s why we’re sending another trusted friend along. He’s proved his dependability many times over, and carries on as energetically as the day he started. He’s heard much about you, and liked what he’s heard—so much so that he can’t wait to get there.
Now therefore complete the task, so that, as there was a willingness to do so, there may be a performance of it according to your means.
So now · finish doing it, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched · by your completing it, as your means allow.
So finish what you began to do. Then your willingness will be matched by what you accomplish
complete it now, so that your eager willingness may be matched by your completion of it out of what you have.
But now finish doing it also, so that just as there was the willingness to desire it, so there may be also the completion of it by your ability.
But now finish doing it also, so that just as there was the readiness to desire it, so there may be also the completion of it by your ability.
Now finish it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means.
So now finish the work you started. Then your “doing” will be equal to your “wanting to do.” Give from what you have.
to finish what you started, so that just as you wanted to do it eagerly, you can also complete it according to your means.
So finish the work. Then your desire to do it will be matched by your finishing it. Give on the basis of what you have.
Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.
Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.
but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have.
Now do it with the same strong desires you had when you started.
Now you should finish what you started. Let the eagerness you showed in the beginning be matched now by your giving. Give in proportion to what you have.
Now therefore perform the deed, so that as there was in you a ready willingness, so also you follow through, out of what you have.
now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means.
now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means.
now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means.
Now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means.
to complete your performance of it. If you do so, your finishing the job as far as you are able will be on the same scale as your eagerness in wanting to do it.
Now also complete what you started! Then your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your finishing it from what you have. [SHEMOT 25:2]
Now therefore, complete the doing of it also. So that as there was a readiness of will, you may also complete it out of that which you have.
so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.
so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.
But now finish doing it, so that just as there was eagerness to be willing, so also to finish it, out of what you have.
Listen, it’s been a year since we called your attention to this opportunity to demonstrate God’s grace, so here’s my advice: pull together your resources and finish what you started. Remember how excited you were at first; it’s time to complete this task in the same spirit.
But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
So now, finish doing it. You wanted to do it, so now finish it. Give as much as you can.
But now [Now forsooth] perform ye in deed, that as the discretion of will is ready [to desire good], so be it also of performing of that that ye have.
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,
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