2 Corinthians 8:12

James Moffatt - New Testament

If only one is ready to give, according to his means, it is acceptable; he is not asked to give what he has not got.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 9:7

Everyone is to give what he has made up his mind to give; there is to be no grudging or compulsion about it, for God loves the giver who gives cheerfully.

1 Peter 4:10

You must serve one another, each with the talent he has received, as efficient stewards of God's varied grace.

Luke 16:10

He who is faithful with a trifle is also faithful with a large trust, and he who is dishonest with a trifle is also dishonest with a large trust.

2 Corinthians 8:11

Now, carry it through, so that your readiness to take it up may be equalled by the way you carry it through — so far as your means allow.

2 Corinthians 8:13

This does not mean that other people are to be relieved and you to suffer:

2 Corinthians 8:19

besides, he has been appointed by the churches to travel with me on the business of administering this fund to the glory of the Lord. His appointment has my full consent,

Matthew 25:17

Similarly the servant who had got the five hundred pounds made another five hundred.

Matthew 25:22

Then the servant with the five hundred pounds came forward. He said, 'You handed me five hundred pounds, sir; here I have gained another five hundred.'