"And herein I give {my} advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forw…" — 2 Corinthians 8:10

2 Corinthians 8:10 · KJV

“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. {forward: Gr. willing}”

— 2 Corinthians 8:10

Verse 9

For 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.

Verse 11

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.

2 Corinthians 8 — Context

I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

For 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.

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. {forward: Gr. willing}

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.

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.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:18-19

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; {willing...: or, sociable}

Hebrews 13:16

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

2 Corinthians 9:2

For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

Proverbs 19:17

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. {that which...: or, his deed}

James 2:15-16

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

1 Corinthians 7:40

But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

Philippians 4:17

Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.