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2 Corinthians 8:12 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 8 · verse 12
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.2 Corinthians 8:12 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:12 in context
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:
14But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
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Key words (Strong's)
- acceptedeuprosdektoswell received, accepted, acceptableG2144 →
- firstprokeimaito lie or be placed before or in front of, to set before, to be placed before the eyes…G4295 →
- mindprothymiazeal, spirit, eagerness, inclination, readiness of mindG4288 →
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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