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2 Corinthians 8:14 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 8 · verse 14
But 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:2 Corinthians 8:14 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:14 in context
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:
15As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- abundanceperisseumaabundance, in which one delights, of that which fills the heart, that which is left over…G4051 →
- equalityisotēsequality, equity, fairness, what is equitableG2471 →
- timekairosdue measure, a measure of time, a larger or smaller portion of time, hence , a fixed and…G2540 →
- wanthysterēmadeficiency, that which is lacking, in reference to property and resources, poverty, want…G5303 →
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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