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2 Corinthians 8:10
10I give you my opinion in this matter: this is to your advantage, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to take action [to help the believers in Jerusalem], but also [the first] to desire to do it.
2 Corinthians 8:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And 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.
- New International Version (NIV)And here is my judgment about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago;
Context of 2 Corinthians 8:10
8I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well. 9For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed). I give you my opinion in this matter: this is to your advantage, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to take action [to help the believers in Jerusalem], but also [the first] to desire to do it. 11So now finish this, so that your eagerness in desiring it may be equaled by your completion of it, according to your ability. 12For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 82 Corinthians 8:10 word by word
καὶ γνώμην ἐν τούτῳ δίδωμι· τοῦτο γὰρ ὑμῖν συμφέρει, οἵτινες οὐ μόνον τὸ ποιῆσαι ἀλλὰ καὶ τὸ θέλειν προενήρξασθε ἀπὸ πέρυσι.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- hereinἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- I giveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
- adviceγνώμηgnōmē · resolutionG1106
- forγάρgar · forG1063
- thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- is expedientσυμφέρωsumpherō · be profitableG4851
- for youσύsu · youG4771
- whoὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
- have begun beforeπροενάρχομαιproenarchomai · to begin beforehandG4278
- notοὐou · noG3756
- onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
- to doὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- to doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
- butἀλλάalla · butG235
- to be forwardθέλωthelō ethelō · to will/desireG2309
- ·ἀπόapo · away fromG575
- a year agoπέρυσιperusi · last yearG4070
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 8:10
- 1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning the virgins [of marriageable age] I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
- 2 Corinthians 12:1It is necessary to boast, though nothing is gained by it; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
- Proverbs 19:17He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord, And the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
- Matthew 10:42And whoever gives to one of these little ones [these who are humble in rank or influence] even a cup of cold water to drink because he is my disciple, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward.”
- John 11:50Nor do you understand that it is expedient and politically advantageous for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.”
- John 16:7But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him (the Holy Spirit) to you [to be in close fellowship with you].
- John 18:14It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people.
- 1 Corinthians 6:12Everything is permissible for me, but not all things are beneficial. Everything is permissible for me, but I will not be enslaved by anything [and brought under its power, allowing it to control me].
- 1 Corinthians 10:23All things are lawful [that is, morally legitimate, permissible], but not all things are beneficial or advantageous. All things are lawful, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life].
- Philippians 4:17Not that I seek the gift itself, but I do seek the profit which increases to your [heavenly] account [the blessing which is accumulating for you].
- 1 Timothy 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share [with others].
- Hebrews 13:16Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.
- James 2:15If a brother or sister is without [adequate] clothing and lacks [enough] food for each day,
- 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well.
- 2 Corinthians 9:2for I know your eagerness [to promote this cause], and I have [proudly] boasted to the people of Macedonia about it, telling them that Achaia has been prepared since last year [for this contribution], and your enthusiasm has inspired the majority of them [to respond].
- 2 Corinthians 8:3For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave voluntarily,
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Herein I give my advice - For I speak not by way of commandment, 2 Corinthians 8:8. For this is expedient for you - It is necessary you should do this to preserve a consistency of conduct; for ye began this work a year ago, and it is necessary that ye should complete it as soon as possible. Not only to do, but also to be forward - - , literally, to do and to will; but as the will must be before the deed, , must be taken here in the sense of delight, as it…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10And herein I give my advice - Not undertaking to command them, or to prescribe how much they should give. Advice will go much further than commands on the subject of charities. For this is expedient for you - ( ́ sumpherei). That is, this will be of advantage to you; it will be profitable; it will be becoming. The idea is, that they were bound by a regard to consistency and to their own welfare, to perform what they had purposed. It became them; it was…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-15Verses 10-15 Good purposes are like buds and blossoms, pleasant to behold, and give hopes of good fruit; but they are lost, and signify nothing without good deeds. Good beginnings are well; but we lose the benefit, unless there is perseverance. When men purpose that which is good, and endeavour, according to their ability, to perform also, God will not reject them for what it is not in their power to do. But this scripture will not justify those who think…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10A year ago, you began collecting an offering for Jerusalem, inspired by 1 Corinthians 16:1–2. Therefore, this letter is written at least one year after 1 Corinthians.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. advice--Herein he does not (as some misinterpret the passage) disclaim inspiration for the advice he gives; but under the Spirit, states that it is his "opinion" [Alford] or "judgment" [Ellicott, and others], not a command, that so their offering might be free and spontaneous. this--my giving you an advice, not a command. who have begun before--"seeing that ye have begun before" the Macedonian churches; "a year ago" should be connected with this…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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