2 Corinthians 8:11

2 Corinthians 8:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.
• New King James Version (NKJV)but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have.

Context of 2 Corinthians 8:11

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). 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. So 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. 13For it is not [intended] that others be relieved [of their responsibility] and that you be burdened [unfairly], but that there be equality [in sharing the burden]—

2 Corinthians 8:11 word by word

νυνὶ δὲ καὶ τὸ ποιῆσαι ἐπιτελέσατε, ὅπως καθάπερ ἡ προθυμία τοῦ θέλειν οὕτως καὶ τὸ ἐπιτελέσαι ἐκ τοῦ ἔχειν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·δέde · thenG1161
• Nowνυνίnuni · nowG3570
• thereforeκαίkai · andG2532
• performἐπιτελέωepiteleō · to completeG2005
• the doingποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• thatὅπωςhopōs · thatG3704
• asκαθάπερkathaper · just asG2509
• a readinessπροθυμίαprothumia · eagernessG4288
• to willθέλωthelō ethelō · to will/desireG2309
• soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• out ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• ye haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11A readiness to will, so there may be a performance - Ye have willed and purposed this; now perform it. Out of that which ye have - Give as God has enabled you; and give as God has disposed you. He requires each man to do as he can; and accepts the will where the means are wanting to perform the deed.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11As there was a readiness to will - Now accomplish the thing, and be not satisfied with having begun it. Do not suppose that the intention was sufficient, or that you are now released from the obligation. A year indeed has elapsed; but the necessity of the aid for the poor has not ceased. The sentiment here is, that if we have felt it our duty to aid in a cause of benevolence, and have commenced it, and have then been interrupted in executing our purpose…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. 1-15Paul now focuses on collecting funds for the Jerusalem church (8:4; 9:1). This relief fund aimed to help the poor believers in the holy city (Acts 11:27–30; Romans 15:25–27, 31; Galatians 2:10). Paul had previously given instructions about this matter (1 Corinthians 16:1–2). Now it was time to gather the funds (2 Corinthians 8:6). Paul hoped this gift from non-Jewish congregations to the Jewish church would strengthen ties between the two groups in the…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. perform--"complete the doing also" (see on 2Co 8:10). a readiness to will--Greek, "the readiness of will"; referring to 2Co 8:10, where the Greek for "to be forward," ought to be translated as here, "to will." performance--"completion" [Alford], The godly should show the same zeal to finish, as well as to begin well, which the worldly exhibit in their undertakings (Jr 44:25).Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 8:11

• Beneficence
• Doer
• Giving
• Liberality

In the dictionaries

• Accept
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• Church
• Church Government
• Collection
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• Grace
• Paul, the Apostle
• Perform

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