Keraia
2 Corinthians 8

2 Corinthians 8:11

Generosity Commended · 2 Corinthians 8:1–15
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Translations

Modern
Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And now also complete the doing, so that just as there was the readiness to will, so also there may be to complete out of that which you have.
Latin
…nunc vero et facto perficite: ut quemadmodum promptus est animus voluntatis, ita sit et perficiendi ex eo quod habetis.

Original

Greek
English
Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means.

Notes

2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15

Paul 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 early Christian community.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Giving

Parallels

Philippians 4:10–20

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus (Person) Titus, Letter to

Topics

Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Doer of the Word Finishing What you Start Give Giving: Rules For Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Performance