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The goal is equality, <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Right now you have plenty and can help those who are in need. Later, they will have plenty and can share with you when you need it. In this way, things will be equal. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> your abundance at the present time should supply their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> At the present time, your abundance will be for their need, so that their abundance also may be for your need, so that there may be equality. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">King James Bible</a> But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality: <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New King James Version</a> but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lack—that there may be equality. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> at this present time your abundance will serve as assistance for their need, so that their abundance also may serve as assistance for your need, so that there may be equality; <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> at this present time your abundance being a supply for their need, so that their abundance also may become a supply for your need, that there may be equality; <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> at this present time your abundance being a supply for their want, that their abundance also may become a supply for your want, that there may be equality; <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> at this present time your abundance being a supply for their need, so that their abundance also may become a supply for your need, that there may be equality. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> at this present time your surplus [over necessities] is going to supply their need, so that [at some other time] their surplus may be given to supply your need, that there may be equality; <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At the present time your surplus is available for their need, so that their abundance may in turn meet your need, in order that there may be equality. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> at the present time your surplus is available for their need, so their abundance may also become available for our need, so there may be equality. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> but by equality: your abundance being a supply at this present time for their want, that their abundance also may become a supply for your want; that there may be equality: <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> for you to share with them when you have so much, and they have so little. Later, when they have more than enough, and you are in need, they can share with you. Then everyone will have a fair share, <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> but by equality; your abundance being a supply at this present time for their want, that their abundance also may become a supply for your want; that there may be equality: <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At the present time, your surplus fills their need so that their surplus may fill your need. In this way things balance out. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> At the present time, your surplus fills their need, so that their surplus may fill your need. In this way things are fair. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/8.htm">NET Bible</a> At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality, <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack; that there may be equality. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality: <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in turn be a supply for your deficiency later on, so that there may be equalization of burdens. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/8.htm">World English Bible</a> but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack, that there may be equality. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but by equality, at the present time your abundance—for their want, that also their abundance may be for your want, that there may be equality, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> At the present time, your abundance will be for their need, so that their abundance also may be for your need, so that there may be equality. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but by equality, at the present time your abundance -- for their want, that also their abundance may be for your want, that there may be equality, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But of equality, now in this time your abundance for their want, that also their abundance be for your want: that there be equality:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In this present time let your abundance supply their want, that their abundance also may supply your want, that there may be an equality, <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In this present time, let your abundance supply their need, so that their abundance may also supply your need, in order that there may be an equality, just as it was written: <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Bible</a> your surplus at the present time should supply their needs, so that their surplus may also supply your needs, that there may be equality. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But that there may be an equality at this particular time, that your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want, that there may be equality. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But that your abundance might come together at this time with their lack of these things, so that their abundance also of those things would be for your lack, that there would be equality.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and that, at a future time, their abundance may supply your wants; that there may be equality, <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> that their abundance may correspond with your deficiency, in order that there may be equality: <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> but that according to equality, your abundance on the present occasion should afford a supply for their deficiency, that their abundance also may supply your deficiency, that there may be equality. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that as your present sufficiency supplies their wants, their sufficiency may supply your occasions another way: and thus there will be an equality. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in turn be a supply for your deficiency later on, so that there may be equalization of burdens. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but, by the rule of equality, your abundance being a supply, at the present time, for their deficiency; that also their abundance may be a supply for your want, that there may be equality: <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but by an equality, that your abundance may at this time be a supply to their want; and their abundance may be the like to your want, if need be: that there may be an equality: <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1430" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christ's Example</a> …13It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. 14<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">At</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">present</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairō (N-DMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">time,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4051.htm" title="4051: perisseuma (N-NNS) -- Abundance, overflow. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance.">surplus</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">will meet</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinōn (DPro-GMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">their</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/5303.htm" title="5303: hysterēma (N-ANS) -- From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty.">need,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">in turn</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinōn (DPro-GMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4051.htm" title="4051: perisseuma (N-NNS) -- Abundance, overflow. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance.">surplus</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genētai (V-ASM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">will</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">meet</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</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/5303.htm" title="5303: hysterēma (N-ANS) -- From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty.">need.</a> <a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genētai (V-ASM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">there will be</a> <a href="/greek/2471.htm" title="2471: isotēs (N-NFS) -- Equality; equality of treatment, fairness. Likeness; by implication, equity.">equality.</a> 15As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</a> 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, ... <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> 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? <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-27</a> 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. <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-16</a> And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25-26</a> so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. / If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a> 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? <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-18</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, <a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Luke 3:11</a> John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... <a href="/exodus/16-18.htm">Exodus 16:18</a> 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. <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24-25</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a> 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. ... <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? <a href="/leviticus/25-35.htm">Leviticus 25:35-37</a> Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you. / Do not take any interest or profit from him, but fear your God, that your countryman may live among you. / You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Burdens</a> <a href="/philippians/2-30.htm">Deficiency</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-16.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-16.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Equality</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-5.htm">Lack</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Making</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">Need</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/luke/21-4.htm">Superfluity</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">Supplied</a> <a href="/acts/28-10.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Supply</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-16.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Want</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Burdens</a> <a href="/philippians/2-30.htm">Deficiency</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Equality</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Lack</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">Making</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">Need</a> <a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Present</a> <a href="/galatians/3-2.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/james/1-21.htm">Superfluity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">Supplied</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Supply</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">Want</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 8</div>1. <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> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">by commendation of their former forwardness;</a> 9. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">by the example of Christ;</a> 14. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby;</a> 16. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers.</a> </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'; 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The early church often faced fluctuating circumstances, and Paul is addressing a current situation. The immediacy of the phrase suggests a call to action, emphasizing the urgency of responding to the needs of fellow believers.your surplus will meet their need Paul is encouraging the Corinthian church to use their excess resources to support the Jerusalem church, which was experiencing poverty and hardship. This reflects the principle of stewardship and generosity found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, where early Christians shared everything they had. The concept of surplus here is not just financial but can also include spiritual and emotional support.so that in turn their surplus will meet your need This phrase suggests a reciprocal relationship within the body of Christ, where mutual support and care are emphasized. It reflects the interconnectedness of the church, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where Paul describes the church as one body with many parts. The idea is that what one group lacks, another can provide, fostering unity and interdependence.This way there will be equality Paul's vision for equality is not about uniformity but about ensuring that no one lacks what is necessary. This reflects the biblical principle of justice and fairness, as seen in the Old Testament laws regarding gleaning and the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25). The early church's practice of sharing resources (<a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</a>) serves as a model for this kind of equality, where the needs of all members are met through communal support.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, encouraging them to contribute to the needs of the Jerusalem church. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinthians.htm">Corinthians</a> - The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Corinth, known for their spiritual gifts but also for their struggles with unity and morality. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem_church.htm">Jerusalem Church</a> - The early Christian community in Jerusalem, which was experiencing financial hardship and needed support from other churches. 4. <a href="/topical/m/macedonian_churches.htm">Macedonian Churches</a> - Mentioned earlier in the chapter as an example of generosity despite their own poverty, inspiring the Corinthians to give. 5. <a href="/topical/c/collection_for_the_saints.htm">Collection for the Saints</a> - The event of gathering financial support from various churches to aid the impoverished believers in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_equality.htm">Principle of Equality</a> The verse emphasizes the importance of equality within the body of Christ. This is not about enforced equality but a voluntary sharing of resources to ensure that no one is in need. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_faith.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of Faith</a> Generosity is a tangible expression of faith and love. By giving from our surplus, we demonstrate trust in God's provision and care for our fellow believers. <a href="/topical/i/interdependence_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Interdependence in the Body of Christ</a> The church is called to be a community where members support one another. This interdependence strengthens the body and reflects the unity that Christ desires. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a> Believers are stewards of the resources God has entrusted to them. This stewardship involves using our resources to bless others and advance God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_give.htm">Encouragement to Give</a> Paul encourages the Corinthians to give not out of compulsion but out of a willing heart. This attitude of giving is pleasing to God and brings joy to both the giver and the receiver.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 8</a> <a href="/q/who_are_jehovah's_witnesses.htm">What are Jehovah's Witnesses and their core beliefs?</a> <a href="/q/are_greek_gods_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What is the concept of an 'inner child'?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_cor._8_13-14_conflict_with_wealth_texts.htm">In 2 Corinthians 8:13-14, does Paul's call for economic 'fairness' conflict with other biblical texts that accept wealth disparities or personal ownership?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_benevolence_fund.htm">What is a benevolence fund?</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>(14) But by an equality.--The meaning of the word is obvious. The Church of Jerusalem was at this time suffering from poverty, and, therefore, St. Paul exhorts the Corinthians to come to its assistance. A time might come in which their relative position would be inverted, and then he would plead not less earnestly that Jerusalem should assist Corinth. It is reading too much between the lines to see in the words the thought which the Apostle expresses elsewhere (<a href="/romans/15-27.htm" title="It has pleased them truly; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in carnal things.">Romans 15:27</a>), that the equality of which he speaks consisted in the Corinthians giving money and receiving spiritual privileges. But for the fact that controversial ingenuity is "capable of anything," it might have been thought impossible to see in them the doctrine that men are to give to the poor in order that, in their time of need, in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment, they might receive from them a transfer of their superfluous merits. And yet this has actually been done by Roman Catholic commentators--even by such as Estius.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - But by an equality, etc. The verse, like so many in this chapter, is expressed very elliptically: "But by a reciprocal fairness in the present case, your superabundance to their lack, that also their superabundance may be in proportion to your lack, that there may come to be reciprocal fairness." St. Paul may possibly be thinking of the reciprocity of spiritual and temporal benefits, as in <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27</a>; but if so he leaves the thought unexpressed. The application of the text to "works of supererogation" (Art. XIV.), as forming a fund at the disposal of the hierarchy in the way of indulgences, pardons, etc., is a singular perversion. The passage has been pointed out by Dean Stanley as one which indicates a possible acquaintance with the writings of Aristotle. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>At ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. present νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. time, καιρῷ (kairō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. surplus περίσσευμα (perisseuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4051.htm">Strong's 4051: </a> Abundance, overflow. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance. will meet εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. their ἐκείνων (ekeinōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. need, ὑστέρημα (hysterēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5303.htm">Strong's 5303: </a> From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. in turn καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. their ἐκείνων (ekeinōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. surplus περίσσευμα (perisseuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4051.htm">Strong's 4051: </a> Abundance, overflow. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance. will γένηται (genētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. meet εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. need. ὑστέρημα (hysterēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5303.htm">Strong's 5303: </a> From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty. Then ὅπως (hopōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3704.htm">Strong's 3704: </a> From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). there will be γένηται (genētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. equality. ἰσότης (isotēs) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2471.htm">Strong's 2471: </a> Equality; equality of treatment, fairness. Likeness; by implication, equity. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:14 But for equality (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:15" /></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>