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I only mean that there should be some equality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter of fairness<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For <i>this is</i> not that to others <i>there may be</i> ease, but for you affliction; but of equality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For <i>I mean</i> not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For <i>I do</i> not <i>mean</i> that others should be eased and you burdened;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For <i>this</i> is not for the relief of others <i>and</i> for your hardship, but by way of equality—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For this is not for the ease of others and for your affliction, but by way of equality—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For <i>this</i> is not for the ease of others <i>and</i> for your affliction, but by way of equality—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For <i>this</i> is not for the relief of others <i>and</i> for your affliction, but by way of equality—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For it is not [intended] that others be relieved [of their responsibility] and that you be burdened [unfairly], but that there be equality [in sharing the burden]—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is not that there should be relief for others and hardship for you, but it is a question of equality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is not that there may be relief for others and hardship for you, but it is a question of equality—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For I say not this that others may be eased and ye distressed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am not trying to make life easier for others by making life harder for you. But it is only fair <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For I say not this, that others may be eased, and ye distressed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I don't mean that others should have relief while you have hardship. Rather, it's a matter of striking a balance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Not that others should have relief while you have hardship. Rather, it is a question of fairness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For I do not say this so there would be relief for others and suffering for you, but as a matter of equality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For I mean not that other men should be eased, and you burdened:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I do not urge you to give in order that others may have relief while you are unduly pressed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for I do not speak that for others [to be] released, and you pressured,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For <i>this is</i> not that to others <i>there may be</i> ease, but for you affliction; but of equality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for not that for others release, and ye pressured, do I speak,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For not that ease to others, and pressure to you:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For I mean not that others should be eased, and you burthened, but by an equality. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it is not that others should be relieved, while you are troubled, but that there should be an equality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />not that others should have relief while you are burdened, but that as a matter of equality<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />This is not intended to relieve other men and add a burden to you;<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 />For it is not that others would have relief and you would have distress,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For I do not intend that there shall be relief to others, and affliction to you; but that, according to equality, your abundance, at the present time, may supply their wants;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For it is not that there may be relief to others, affliction to you, but that it may be according to equality: at this time your abundance may correspond to their deficiency,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For I mean not that there should be ease for others and a burden on you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />my meaning is not, that you should be distress'd to relieve others, I only recommend an equality;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I do not urge you to give in order that others may have relief while you are unduly pressed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For <i>it is</i> not that there may be relief to others, but distress to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For <i>I do</i> not <i>mean</i> that others should <i>have</i> relief, and you be burdened:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/8-13.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=1423" 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">12</span>For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">It is not our intention</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></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.">that</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allois (Adj-DMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">others</a> <a href="/greek/425.htm" title="425: anesis (N-NFS) -- Relief, remission, indulgence, freedom, rest. From aniemi; relaxation or relief.">may be relieved</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">while you</a> <a href="/greek/2347.htm" title="2347: thlipsis (N-NFS) -- Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.">are burdened,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">that there may be</a> <a href="/greek/2471.htm" title="2471: isotētos (N-GFS) -- Equality; equality of treatment, fairness. Likeness; by implication, equity.">equality.</a> </span> <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.…<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="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-35</a></span><br />There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.<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="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-12</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />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, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<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="/luke/3-11.htm">Luke 3:11</a></span><br />John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />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? ...<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="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-8</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/25-35.htm">Leviticus 25:35-37</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For I mean not that other men be eased, and you burdened:</p><p class="hdg">not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34</a></b></br> Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26,27</a></b></br> For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Burdened</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-8.htm">Eased</a> <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Equality</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-5.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Release</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Relief</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Relieved</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Unduly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Weight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Burdened</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/philippians/2-26.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/job/16-6.htm">Eased</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Equality</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-14.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">Release</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Relief</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Relieved</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Unduly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-10.htm">Weight</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'; 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The early church practiced a form of communal sharing, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, where believers sold possessions to support those in need. This phrase emphasizes the principle of mutual aid without causing undue hardship on any single group. The historical context involves a collection for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem, highlighting the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities across different regions. Paul’s intention is to encourage generosity without imposing a heavy burden, reflecting the biblical principle of bearing one another's burdens (<a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a>) while maintaining balance.<p><b>but that there may be equality</b><br>The concept of equality here is not about absolute sameness but rather about ensuring that no one lacks basic necessities while others have abundance. This reflects the Old Testament principle of Jubilee (Leviticus 25), where debts were forgiven and land was returned to original owners, promoting social and economic balance. Paul’s teaching aligns with Jesus’ message of love and care for one another (<a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a>). Theologically, this equality mirrors the spiritual equality believers have in Christ (<a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>), where all are one regardless of social or economic status. The call for equality is a practical outworking of the unity and fellowship that should characterize the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth regarding the collection for the saints in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and diversity, where the church Paul is addressing is located.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem_church.htm">Jerusalem Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the collection, experiencing poverty and persecution, needing support from other churches.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/macedonian_churches.htm">Macedonian Churches</a></b><br>Mentioned earlier in the chapter as examples of generosity despite their own poverty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a></b><br>A fellow worker with Paul, who was involved in organizing the collection and encouraging the Corinthians to participate.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_equality.htm">Principle of Equality</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes the importance of equality within the body of Christ. This is not about creating hardship for some while others live in ease, but about ensuring that resources are shared so that everyone's needs are met.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_christian_duty.htm">Generosity as a Christian Duty</a></b><br>Christians are called to be generous, not out of compulsion, but out of love and a desire to reflect Christ's generosity. This involves being willing to share our resources to support those in need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_imbalance.htm">Avoiding Imbalance</a></b><br>Paul warns against creating an imbalance where one group is burdened while another is relieved. This teaches us to strive for fairness and balance in our giving and support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The early church model of supporting one another financially and spiritually is a powerful example for us today. We are encouraged to look beyond our immediate circles and consider the global body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Our faith should manifest in practical ways, such as financial support for those in need. This is a tangible expression of our love and commitment to the teachings of Christ.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_paul's_giving_emphasis_social_pressure.htm">Could Paul’s emphasis on generous giving in 2 Corinthians 8 be seen as an attempt to exert social pressure on the Corinthians, rather than purely as a spiritual directive?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_still_face_poverty.htm">Philippians 4:19 promises God will supply all needs—why do believers worldwide still experience poverty and suffering? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_so_many_differing_christian_doctrines.htm">2 Corinthians 13:8 - If nothing can be done against the truth, why are there so many differing, and sometimes contradictory, Christian doctrines and interpretations today?</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>(13) <span class= "bld">For I mean not that other men be eased.</span>--The disclaimer is obviously an answer to something that had been said. The "charity begins at home" argument, with which the workers in the cause of missions and other distant works of charity are but too familiar, would seem not to have been unknown in the Church of Corinth.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And ye be burdened;</span> literally, <span class="accented">for not that there may be relief to others, but to you affliction</span>. In other words, I have no wish that you should <span class="accented">distress</span> yourselves to set others at ease. You must not suspect me of Jewish proclivities which would lead me to impoverish you to provide luxuries for the Christians at Jerusalem. Others refer it to the Macedonians: "I do not wish to burden you, but the Macedonians, who are poor, have contributed, and if you join them in this good work now they may help you hereafter." But there is no hint of this anywhere. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/8-13.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">[It is not our intention]</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">others</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄλλοις</span> <span class="translit">(allois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may be relieved</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνεσις</span> <span class="translit">(anesis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_425.htm">Strong's 425: </a> </span><span class="str2">Relief, remission, indulgence, freedom, rest. From aniemi; relaxation or relief.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">while you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hymin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are burdened,</span><br /><span class="grk">θλῖψις</span> <span class="translit">(thlipsis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2347.htm">Strong's 2347: </a> </span><span class="str2">Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλ’</span> <span class="translit">(all’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[that there may be]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξ</span> <span class="translit">(ex)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">equality.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἰσότητος</span> <span class="translit">(isotētos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2471.htm">Strong's 2471: </a> </span><span class="str2">Equality; equality of treatment, fairness. Likeness; by implication, equity.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:13 For this is not that others may (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:14" /></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>