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2 Corinthians 8:15 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 8 · verse 15
As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.2 Corinthians 8:15 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:15 in context
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.
17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
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Key words (Strong's)
- gatheredhothis, that, these, etcG3588 →
- writtengraphōto write, with reference to the form of the letters, to delineate letters on a tablet…G1125 →
- nothingouno, not in direct questions expecting an affirmative answerG3756 →
- littleoligoslittle, small, few, of number multitude, quantity, or size, of time short, of degree or…G3641 →
- muchpolysmany, much, largeG4183 →
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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