2 Corinthians 8:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:8

the LORD said, “It's good that you want to build a temple where I can be worshipped.

Exodus 25:2

Tell everyone in Israel who wants to give gifts that they must bring them to you.

Exodus 35:24

Anyone who had silver or bronze or acacia wood brought it as a gift to the LORD.

Exodus 35:29

Moses had told the people what the LORD wanted them to do, and many of them decided to bring their gifts.

Exodus 35:5

I would welcome an offering from anyone who wants to give something. You may bring gold, silver, or bronze;

Proverbs 19:22

What matters most is loyalty. It's better to be poor than to be a liar.

Matthew 25:17

The servant who had two thousand coins did the same with his money and earned two thousand more.

Matthew 25:22

Next, the servant who had been given two thousand coins came in and said, “Sir, you gave me two thousand coins, and I have earned two thousand more.”

Luke 16:10

Anyone who can be trusted in little matters can also be trusted in important matters. But anyone who is dishonest in little matters will be dishonest in important matters.

2 Corinthians 8:11

I think you should finish what you started. If you give according to what you have, you will prove that you are as eager to give as you were to think about giving.

2 Corinthians 8:13

I am not trying to make life easier for others by making life harder for you. But it is only fair

2 Corinthians 8:19

The churches chose this follower to travel with us while we carry this gift that will bring praise to the Lord and show how much we hope to help.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must give and don't feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.