2 Corinthians 8:12

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Modern

For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Traditional

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

Literal

For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable as if he may have, not as he does not have.

Latin

Si enim voluntas prompta est, secundum id quod habet, accepta est, non secundum id quod non habet.

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English

For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

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.

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Paul (Saul) Christian Giving

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