2 Corinthians 8:12

The Passion Translation

For if the intention and desire are there, the size of the gift doesn’t matter. Your gift is fully acceptable to God according to what you have, not what you don’t have.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:22

A man is charming when he displays tender mercies to others. And a lover of God who is poor and promises nothing is better than a rich liar who never keeps his promises.

Matthew 25:17

In the same way, the one who was entrusted with two thousand gold coins traded with the sum and likewise doubled his investment.

Matthew 25:22

“Then the one who had been entrusted with two thousand gold coins came in and said, ‘See, my master, I have doubled what you have entrusted to me.’

Luke 16:10

“The one who faithfully manages the little he has been given will be promoted and trusted with greater responsibilities. But those who cheat with the little they have been given will not be considered trustworthy to receive more.

2 Corinthians 8:11

you should finish what you started. You were so eager in your intentions to give, so go do it. Finish this act of worship according to your ability to give.

2 Corinthians 8:13

I’m not saying this in order to ease someone else’s load by overloading you, but as a matter of fair balance.

2 Corinthians 8:19

Not only that, he has been appointed by the churches to be our traveling companion as we carry and dispense this generous gift that glorifies the Lord and shows how eager we are to help.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let giving flow from your heart, not from a sense of religious duty. Let it spring up freely from the joy of giving—all because God loves hilarious generosity!

1 Peter 4:10

Every believer has received grace gifts, so use them to serve one another as faithful stewards of the many-colored tapestry of God’s grace.