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and he that <i>had gathered</i> little had no lack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />As it is written, “He who <i>gathered</i> much had nothing left over, and he who <i>gathered</i> little had no lack.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />as it is written: “THE ONE WHO <i>HAD GATHERED</i> MUCH DID NOT HAVE TOO MUCH, AND THE ONE WHO <i>HAD GATHERED</i> LITTLE DID NOT HAVE TOO LITTLE.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />as it is written, &#8220HE WHO gathered MUCH DID NOT HAVE TOO MUCH, AND HE WHO gathered LITTLE HAD NO LACK.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />as it is written, “HE WHO<i> gathered</i> MUCH DID NOT HAVE TOO MUCH, AND HE WHO <i>gathered</i> LITTLE HAD NO LACK.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />As it is written, “HE WHO <i>gathered</i> MUCH DID NOT HAVE TOO MUCH, AND HE WHO <i>gathered</i> LITTLE HAD NO LACK.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />as it is written [in Scripture], “HE WHO <i>gathered</i> MUCH DID NOT HAVE TOO MUCH, AND HE WHO <i>gathered</i> LITTLE DID NOT LACK.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As it is written: The person who had much did not have too much, and the person who had little did not have too little.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As it has been written: The person who gathered much did not have too much, and the person who gathered little did not have too little. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />as it is written, He that gathered much had nothing over; and he that gathered little had no lack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />just as the Scriptures say, "Those who gathered too much had nothing left. Those who gathered only a little had all they needed." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />as it is written, He that gathered much had nothing over; and he that gathered little had no lack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is what Scripture says: "Those who had gathered a lot didn't have too much, and those who gathered a little didn't have too little."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As the scripture says, "The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As it is written, "The person who had much did not have too much, and the person who had little did not have too little." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As it is written: ?He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />as it is written: "The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As it is written, "He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no want.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Even as it is written, "He who gathered much had not too much, and he who gathered little had not too little."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />according as it has been written: “He who [gathered] much, had nothing over; and he who [gathered] little, had no lack.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />As it has been written: "He the much did not abound, and he the little had no lack."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> according as it hath been written, 'He who did gather much, had nothing over; and he who did gather little, had no lack.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />As has been written, He to whom much, was not in excess; and he to whom little, was not diminished.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As it is written: He that had much, had nothing over; and he that had little, had no want. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />“He with more did not have too much; and he with less did not have too little.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As it is written: “Whoever had much did not have more, and whoever had little did not have less.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As it is written, “The one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little did not have too little.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />As it is written: “He who increased took no surplus and he who took little was not deprived.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />as it is written: He that gathered much had nothing over; and he that gathered little did not lack.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />as has been written, He that had much did not super-abound; and he that had little did not lack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />According as it is written, ?He that <i>gathered</i> much had no more than others, and he who <i>gathered</i> little, had no less.?<RX 2.16.18><CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />as it is written, " he that had much, had nothing over, and he that had little, had no lack."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Even as it is written, "He who gathered much had not too much, and he who gathered little had not too little."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />as it has been written, "He <i>that gathered</i> much had nothing over; and he <i>that gathered</i> little had no lack."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />as it is written, "He that <i>gathered</i> much had nothing over, and he that <i>gathered</i> little had no lack."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1441" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christ's Example</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">As</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: gegraptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">it is written:</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“He who gathered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: poly (Adj-ANS) -- Much, many; often. ">much</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/4121.htm" title="4121: epleonasen (V-AIA-3S) -- From pleion; to do, make or be more, i.e. Increase; by extension, to superabound.">had no excess,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">he who gathered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3641.htm" title="3641: oligon (Adj-ANS) -- Puny; especially neuter somewhat.">little</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1641.htm" title="1641: ēlattonēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To have less, lack. From elasson; to diminish, i.e. Fall short.">had no shortfall.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-18.htm">Exodus 16:18</a></span><br />When they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall. Each one gathered as much as he needed to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</a></span><br />The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-11</a></span><br />Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-13</a></span><br />I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. / I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6-10</a></span><br />Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. / For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it. / But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-27</a></span><br />For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24-25</a></span><br />One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Proverbs 30:8-9</a></span><br />Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion. / Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></span><br />If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/16-18.htm">Exodus 16:18</a></b></br> And when they did mete <i>it</i> with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/22-35.htm">Luke 22:35</a></b></br> And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-7.htm">Excess</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">Little</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Short</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Want</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-13.htm">Writings</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-13.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Excess</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-10.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-1.htm">Little</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Short</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Want</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Writings</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">by commendation of their former forwardness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">by the example of Christ;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As it is written:</b><br>This phrase indicates that Paul is referencing a passage from the Old Testament, grounding his argument in Scripture. It reflects the importance of the Old Testament as a foundation for New Testament teachings. Paul often uses this method to connect his teachings to the Jewish Scriptures, showing continuity and fulfillment in Christ.<p><b>“He who gathered much had no excess,</b><br>This part of the verse refers to the account of manna in <a href="/exodus/16-18.htm">Exodus 16:18</a>, where God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness. The gathering of manna was a test of obedience and reliance on God's provision. The phrase suggests that those who gathered more than they needed found that it did not result in surplus, emphasizing God's provision and the principle of equality among the community.<p><b>and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”</b><br>This continues the reference to the manna, where even those who gathered less found they had enough. It highlights God's miraculous provision and the sufficiency of His grace. This principle is applied by Paul to the context of giving and sharing within the Christian community, encouraging believers to trust in God's provision and to support one another, ensuring that no one is in need.<br><br>This verse, in its entirety, underscores the theme of divine provision and equality, encouraging believers to practice generosity and trust in God's ability to meet the needs of all. It reflects the early Christian community's values of sharing and mutual support, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, where believers held all things in common.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/apostle_paul.htm">Apostle Paul</a></b><br>The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth about the principles of giving and sharing resources.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, a diverse and dynamic early Christian community in the city of Corinth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites_in_the_wilderness.htm">The Israelites in the Wilderness</a></b><br>The original context of the quote, referring to the gathering of manna as described in <a href="/bsb/exodus/16.htm">Exodus 16</a>.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites during the Exodus, who relayed God's instructions about gathering manna.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_macedonian_churches.htm">The Macedonian Churches</a></b><br>Mentioned earlier in the chapter as an example of generous giving despite their poverty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_equality_in_provision.htm">Principle of Equality in Provision</a></b><br>The verse highlights God's provision and the principle of equality, where resources are distributed according to need, not greed. This reflects God's desire for fairness and care within the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites trusted God for daily manna, Christians are called to trust God for their daily needs, believing that He will provide sufficiently for all.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_faith.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of Faith</a></b><br>The Macedonian churches exemplified generosity despite their circumstances. Believers are encouraged to give sacrificially, trusting that God will meet their needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_sharing.htm">Community and Sharing</a></b><br>The early church's practice of sharing resources is a model for modern believers, emphasizing the importance of community support and mutual care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_stewardship.htm">Contentment and Stewardship</a></b><br>The verse encourages contentment with what one has and wise stewardship of resources, ensuring that excess is used to meet the needs of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_show_your_knowledge_well.htm">What does the Bible say about work-life balance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_missing_church_considered_a_sin.htm">Is missing church considered a sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_paul's_authority_conflict_with_humility.htm">2 Corinthians 13:9-10 - Does Paul's apparent confidence in exercising authority over believers conflict with other biblical texts emphasizing humility and service?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_paul's_collection_delivery.htm">How can we verify, historically or archaeologically, that the collection Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 8 was actually delivered to, and used by, the intended recipients in Jerusalem?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">He that had gathered much.</span>--The quotation is from one of the readings of the LXX. version of <a href="/exodus/16-18.htm" title="And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.">Exodus 16:18</a>. The work of love was, in the Apostle's thoughts, like the manna in the wilderness. In the long-run all would be filled, each according to his several necessities.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As it is written</span> (<a href="/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17, 18</a>, LXX.). The reference is to the gathering of manna. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">As</span><br /><span class="grk">καθὼς</span> <span class="translit">(kathōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> </span><span class="str2">According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it is written:</span><br /><span class="grk">γέγραπται</span> <span class="translit">(gegraptai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“He who [gathered]</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(Ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">much</span><br /><span class="grk">πολὺ</span> <span class="translit">(poly)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">had no excess,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπλεόνασεν</span> <span class="translit">(epleonasen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4121.htm">Strong's 4121: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pleion; to do, make or be more, i.e. Increase; by extension, to superabound.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he who [gathered]</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">little</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀλίγον</span> <span class="translit">(oligon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3641.htm">Strong's 3641: </a> </span><span class="str2">Puny; especially neuter somewhat.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had no shortfall.”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠλαττόνησεν</span> <span class="translit">(ēlattonēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1641.htm">Strong's 1641: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have less, lack. From elasson; to diminish, i.e. Fall short.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:15 As it is written He who gathered (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>