Translations
Modern
It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.
Traditional
For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
Literal
For it is not that to others is relief and for you tribulation, but of equality.
Latin
Non enim ut aliis sit remissio, vobis autem tribulatio, sed ex æqualitate.
Original
Greek
English
It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.
Notes
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
Parallels
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 Individuality Industriousness Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning