2 Corinthians 8
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2 Corinthians 8:11-15

11So finish what you began to do. Then your willingness will be matched by what you accomplish

12with whatever contributions you have. Since you are willing to do this, ⌞remember⌟ that people are accepted if they give what they are able to give. God doesn’t ask for what they don’t have.

13I don’t mean that others should have relief while you have hardship. Rather, it’s a matter of striking a balance.

14At the present time, your surplus fills their need so that their surplus may fill your need. In this way things balance out.

15This is what Scripture says: “Those who had gathered a lot didn’t have too much, and those who gathered a little didn’t have too little.”

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