2 CorinthiansChristianityAccepted ScriptureKoine GreekShare2 Corinthians 8Webster - EnglishMoreVersion - 9 availableWorld English BibleKing James VersionAmerican Standard VersionDarby BibleYoung's Literal TranslationWebster BibleGeneva BibleDouay-Rheims ChallonerReina-Valera 1909WEBKJVASVDarbyYLTWebsterGenevaDouayRV1909LanguageEnglishEspañol‹2 Corinthians 12 Corinthians 22 Corinthians 32 Corinthians 42 Corinthians 52 Corinthians 62 Corinthians 72 Corinthians 82 Corinthians 92 Corinthians 102 Corinthians 112 Corinthians 122 Corinthians 13›2 Corinthians 8ListenPlay this chapter in spoken English.Save chapterListen to chapter1Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2That in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality. 3For to [their] power, I bear testimony, and even beyond [their] power, [they were] willing of themselves; 4Praying us with much entreaty, that we would receive the gift, and [take upon us] the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5And [this they did], not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God: 6So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. 7Therefore, as ye abound in every [thing], [in] faith and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all diligence, and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also. 8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. 9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 10And in this 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. 11Now therefore finish 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. 12For if there is first a willing mind, [it is] accepted according to what a man hath, [and] not according to what he hath not. 13For [I mean] not that other men should be eased, and you burdened: 14But by an equality, [that] now at this time your abundance [may be a supply] for their want, that their abundance also may be [a supply] for your want: that there may be equality: 15As it is written, He that [had gathered] much had nothing over; and he that [had gathered] little had no want. 16But thanks [be] to God, who put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you. 18And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise [is] in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19And not [that] only, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and [declaration of] your ready mind: 20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: 21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have often proved [to be] diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which [I have] in you. 23If [any inquire] concerning Titus, [he is] my partner and fellow-helper concerning you: or our brethren [be inquired of], [they are] the messengers of the churches, [and] the glory of Christ. 24Wherefore show ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. ‹Previous chapter2 Corinthians 7Next chapter2 Corinthians 9›Similar passagesBy tradition and source labelFind similarCompare selectedCompare with similarAsk Deep ThoughtSelect passages to search for parallels.Versions2 Corinthians 8 across 9 versionsShow all 9WEB - World English BibleKJV - King James VersionASV - American Standard VersionDarby - Darby BibleYLT - Young's Literal TranslationWebster - Webster BibleGeneva - Geneva BibleDouay - Douay-Rheims ChallonerRV1909 - Reina-Valera 1909Tap any verse to select it, then compare selected passages or ask Deep Thought. Public Domain