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2 Corinthians 8:11 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 8 · verse 11
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.2 Corinthians 8:11 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:11 in context
9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
10And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
11Now 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.
12For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
13For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- readinessprothymiazeal, spirit, eagerness, inclination, readiness of mindG4288 →
- performepiteleōto bring to an end, accomplish, perfect, execute, complete, to take upon one s self, to…G2005 →
- doingpoieōto make, with the names of things made, to produce, construct, form, fashion, etc., to be…G4160 →
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In these verses the apostle uses several cogent arguments to stir up the Corinthians to this good work of charity. I. He urges upon them the consideration of their eminence in other gifts and graces, and would have them excel in this of charity also, Co2 8:7.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 7-15