2 Corinthians 8:12

Weymouth NT

For, assuming the earnest willingness, the gift is acceptable according to whatever a man has, and not according to what he has not.

Cross References

Matthew 25:17

In the same way he who had the two gained two more.

Matthew 25:22

»The second, who had received the two talents, came and said,« `Sir, it was two talents you entrusted to me: see, I have gained two more.'

Luke 16:10

The man who is honest in a very small matter is honest in a great one also; and he who is dishonest in a very small matter is dishonest in a great one also.

2 Corinthians 8:11

And now complete the doing also, in order that, just as there was then the eagerness in desiring, there may now be the accomplishment in proportion to your means.

2 Corinthians 8:13

I do not urge you to give in order that others may have relief while you are unduly pressed,

2 Corinthians 8:19

And more than that, he is the one who was chosen by the vote of the Churches to travel with us, sharing our commission in the administration of this generous gift to promote the Lord's glory and gratify our own strong desire.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let each contribute what he has decided upon in his own mind, and not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. »It is a cheerful giver that God loves.«

1 Peter 4:10

Whatever be the gifts which each has received, you must use them for one another's benefit, as good stewards of God's many-sided kindness.