2 Corinthians 8:10
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.”
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“And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And herein I give my judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you <FI>is<Fi> expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before--a year ago,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 8:10 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 19:17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
- Matthew 10:42And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”
- John 11:50You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”
- John 16:7But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
- John 18:14Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.
- 1 Corinthians 6:12“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.
- 1 Corinthians 7:25Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
- 1 Corinthians 7:40In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:23“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
- 1 Corinthians 16:2On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.
- 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.
- 2 Corinthians 9:2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
- 2 Corinthians 12:1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
- Philippians 4:17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
- 1 Timothy 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
- Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- James 2:15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
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