2 Corinthians 8:10 - Revised Standard Version

¹⁰ And in this matter I give my advice: it is best for you now to complete what a year ago you began not only to do but to desire,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁰ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁰ [It is then] my counsel and my opinion in this matter that I give [you when I say]: It is profitable and fitting for you [now to complete the enterprise] which more than a year ago you not only began, but were the first to wish to do anything [about contributions for the relief of the saints at Jerusalem].

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁰ And herein I give my judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will.

Common English Bible

¹⁰ I’m giving you my opinion about this. It’s to your advantage to do this, since you not only started to do it last year but you wanted to do it too.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁰ And about this, I give my counsel. For this is useful to those of you who, only a year earlier, had just begun to act, or even to be willing to act.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁰ And herein I give my advice; for this is profitable for you, who have begun not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago.

2 Corinthians 8:10 Tagairtí Cros

Proverbs 19:17

He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.”

John 11:50

you do not understand that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation should not perish.”

John 16:7

Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

John 18:14

It was Caiaphas who had given counsel to the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

1 Corinthians 10:23

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions need not be made when I come.

1 Corinthians 6:12

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be enslaved by anything.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now concerning the unmarried, I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 7:40

But in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I have the Spirit of God.

2 Corinthians 12:1

I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 8:6

Accordingly we have urged Titus that as he had already made a beginning, he should also complete among you this gracious work.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine.

2 Corinthians 9:2

for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year; and your zeal has stirred up most of them.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift; but I seek the fruit which increases to your credit.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.