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Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Here is my advice: It would be good for you to finish what you started a year ago. Last year you were the first who wanted to give, and you were the first to begin doing it. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I give a judgment in this matter, for this is profitable for you who not only have begun from a year ago to act, but also to will. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I give my opinion in this matter, for this is to your advantage, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to do this, but also to desire to do it. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> I give my opinion in this matter, for this is to your advantage, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to do this, but also to desire to do it. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I give my opinion in this matter, for this is to your advantage, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to do this, but also to desire to do it. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I give my opinion in this matter, for this is profitable for you, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to do this, but also to desire to do it. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I give you my opinion in this matter: this is to your advantage, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to take action [to help the believers in Jerusalem], but also [the first] to desire to do it. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And in this matter I am giving advice because it is profitable for you, who began last year not only to do something but also to want to do it. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I am giving an opinion on this because it is profitable for you, who a year ago began not only to do something but also to desire it. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And herein I give my judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A year ago you were the first ones to give, and you gave because you wanted to. So listen to my advice. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And herein I give my judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I'm giving you my opinion because it will be helpful to you. Last year you were not only willing [to take a collection] but had already started to do it. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> My opinion is that it is better for you to finish now what you began last year. You were the first, not only to act, but also to be willing to act. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> I am giving you my opinion on this matter because it will be helpful to you. Last year you were not only willing to do something, but had already started to do it. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/8.htm">NET Bible</a> So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give, <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I give a judgment in this: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And in this I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But in this matter I give you an opinion; for my doing this helps forward your own intentions, seeing that not only have you begun operations, but a year ago you already had the desire to do so. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/8.htm">World English Bible</a> I give advice in this: it is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I give an opinion in this: for this [is] expedient to you, who not only to do, but also to will, began before—a year ago, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I give a judgment in this matter, for this is profitable for you who not only have begun from a year ago to act, but also to will. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you is expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before -- a year ago, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in this I give an opinion: for this is profitable to you, which no only to do, but to will, ye began before from last year.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And herein I give my advice; for this is profitable for you, who have begun not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And about this, I give my counsel. For this is useful to those of you who, only a year earlier, had just begun to act, or even to be willing to act. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Bible</a> And I am giving counsel in this matter, for it is appropriate for you who began not only to act but to act willingly last year: <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And in this matter I am giving my advice: it is appropriate for you who began last year not only to do something but even to desire to do something—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Herein I give you my advice: that it may help you to go forward and accomplish what you, of your own accord, began to do last year. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But to counsel, I advise you this to help you, because from last year you began, not only to purpose, but also to do:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And I give my judgment in this matter; for this is profitable for you, who began not only to do, but to show a willing mind, a year ago. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And herein I give my judgement: for this is profitable to you, who not only began to do, but to be anxious, a year ago: <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And in this I give my opinion: for this is expedient for you, who have before begun not only to do, but also to be willing a year ago. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> in this I only advise you: it being for your credit, since you have not only begun to execute it, but you were the first that form'd the design a year ago. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But in this matter I give you an opinion; for my doing this helps forward your own intentions, seeing that not only have you begun operations, but a year ago you already had the desire to do so. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And I give my judgment in this; for this is profitable for you, who, indeed, began before others, a year ago, not only to do, but also to will. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And herein I give my opinion: for this is to your advantage, who not only began to act, but also to be forward to it above a year ago. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/8-10.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=1393" 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> 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. 10<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didōmi (V-PIA-1S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">is my opinion</a> <a href="/greek/1106.htm" title="1106: gnōmēn (N-AFS) -- Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve."></a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">about</a> <a href="/greek/4851.htm" title="4851: sympherei (V-PIA-3S) -- From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage.">what is helpful</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for you</a> <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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this matter:</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/4070.htm" title="4070: perysi (Adv) -- Last year, a year ago. Adverb from peras; the by-gone, i.e. last year.">Last year</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">you were</a> <a href="/greek/4278.htm" title="4278: proenērxasthe (V-AIM-2P) -- To begin before. From pro and enarchomai; to commence already.">the first</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.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">only</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/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">to give,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</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/2309.htm" title="2309: thelein (V-PNA) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">to have such a desire.</a> 11Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means.…<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="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">1 Corinthians 9:17</a> If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25</a> Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a> On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">1 Corinthians 8:8</a> But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a> Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, <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="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:1</a> Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more. <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="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a> if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a> Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Philippians 2:13</a> For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a> In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” <a href="/proverbs/3-27.htm">Proverbs 3:27-28</a> Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. / Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.I give.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25,40</a> Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful… expedient.<a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">2 Corinthians 12:1</a> It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.<a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.<a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a> And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.to be.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:8</a> I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2</a> For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.forward.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">2 Corinthians 8:3</a> For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">Advantage</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-14.htm">Advice</a> <a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">Best</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Expedient</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-5.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Helps</a> <a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Herein</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">Intentions</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">Operations</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Profitable</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Start</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">Willing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/12-17.htm">Advantage</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Advice</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-16.htm">Already</a> <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">Best</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">Expedient</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Helps</a> <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">Herein</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Intentions</a> <a href="/galatians/5-10.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-6.htm">Operations</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-18.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-20.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">Profitable</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Start</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Willing</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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Here, he offers his opinion, which carries weight due to his role in the early church. The context is the collection for the Jerusalem church, a significant act of charity and unity among early Christians. Paul's approach is pastoral, aiming to encourage rather than command, reflecting the voluntary nature of Christian giving (<a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>).Last year you were the first not only to give, The Corinthians had previously shown eagerness in contributing to the collection for the saints in Jerusalem. This reference to their past generosity serves as both a commendation and a gentle reminder to complete what they started. The act of giving is a reflection of the grace of God working in them, aligning with the biblical principle that faith is demonstrated through works (<a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>).but even to have such a desire. The Corinthians' initial desire to give is highlighted as commendable. In biblical terms, the desire to do good is as important as the act itself, as it reflects the transformation of the heart by the Holy Spirit. This desire aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of the heart's intentions (<a href="/matthew/6-21.htm">Matthew 6:21</a>). The Corinthians' willingness is a model for other churches, illustrating the principle that God values a willing heart (<a href="/exodus/35-5.htm">Exodus 35:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who authored the letter to the Corinthians, providing guidance and encouragement to the early 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 moral issues. 3. <a href="/topical/m/macedonian_churches.htm">Macedonian Churches</a> - Mentioned earlier in the chapter as an example of generosity despite their poverty, serving as a model for the Corinthians. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem_church.htm">Jerusalem Church</a> - The intended recipients of the collection, experiencing poverty and in need of support from other Christian communities. 5. <a href="/topical/c/collection_for_the_saints.htm">Collection for the Saints</a> - The event or project Paul is addressing, a financial contribution to support the impoverished believers in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_intentional_giving.htm">The Importance of Intentional Giving</a> Paul commends the Corinthians for their initial desire to give, emphasizing that generosity begins with a willing heart. <a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_generosity.htm">Consistency in Generosity</a> The Corinthians were the first to express a desire to give; Paul encourages them to follow through, teaching us the value of consistency in our commitments. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_encouragement_in_the_church.htm">The Role of Encouragement in the Church</a> Paul’s opinion serves as encouragement, showing that leaders should inspire and guide others in acts of service and generosity. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_spiritual_maturity.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of Spiritual Maturity</a> The act of giving is not just financial but a reflection of spiritual growth and maturity, aligning with the teachings of Christ. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_support_within_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity and Support within the Body of Christ</a> The collection for the Jerusalem church exemplifies the interconnectedness of the global church, reminding us of our responsibility to support one another.<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/is_zumba_suitable_for_christians.htm">Is Zumba appropriate for Christians to practice?</a> <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> <a href="/q/how_can_god_test_but_not_tempt.htm">James 1:13 states God does not tempt anyone, yet other passages show God testing people; how can these be reconciled?</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_celebrate_halloween.htm">Is it appropriate for Christians to celebrate Halloween?</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>(10) And herein I give my advice.--We note the same careful distinction between command and counsel which we have seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm" title="Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.">1Corinthians 7:25</a>.Who have begun before . . .--Better, who got the start, last year, not only as to the doing, but also as to the willing. At first, the words seem like an anti-climax, but what is meant is that the Corinthians had been before the Macedonian churches in both those stages. They had formed the purpose of giving, they had begun to lay by and to collect, before their rivals had started. They had, as it were, scored those two points in that game of honourable competition. It was "profitable for them" that he, as a by-stander watching the game, should give them a hint, so that they might not at last be ignominiously defeated. It is not easy to fix the exact limits of time indicated in the "year ago." The First Epistle was written about Easter. Then, after remaining at Ephesus for a while, there came the journey to Troas; then that to Macedonia; then the coming of Titus, bringing word that the Corinthians had acted on the command of <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm" title="Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.">1Corinthians 16:1</a>. This would bring us to the autumn months; and St. Paul, reckoning, as a Jew would, the year as beginning with Tisri (September or October), might speak of what had taken place in April or May as done "last year," though there had not been an interval of twelve months.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - And herein I give my advice; and in this matter I offer an opinion (only). For this is expedient for you. It is more to your advantage that I should merely suggest and advise you about the matter than command you. Who have begun; rather, seeing that you formerly began. The verb is the same as in ver. 6. Not only to do, but also to be forward; rather, not only to do, but also to be willing. The "to do" is in the aorist, the "to be willing" in the present. We should naturally have expected a reversed order, "not only to be willing, but also to put in action." There must be a strong touch of irony in the words, unless we interpret it to mean "not only to make the collection, but to be willing to add yet more to it." Perhaps in the "to be willing" lies the notion of "the cheerful giver," "the willing mind "(ch. 9:7; <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a>). A year ago; rather, since the previous year; i.e. last year (ch. 9:2). They had probably begun to collect in the previous Easter, and it was now soon after Tisri, or September, the beginning of the Jewish civil year. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is my opinion δίδωμι (didōmi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. about γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. what is helpful συμφέρει (sympherei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4851.htm">Strong's 4851: </a> From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage. for you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in 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. this [matter]: τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. Last year πέρυσι (perysi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4070.htm">Strong's 4070: </a> Last year, a year ago. Adverb from peras; the by-gone, i.e. last year. [you were] οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. the first προενήρξασθε (proenērxasthe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4278.htm">Strong's 4278: </a> To begin before. From pro and enarchomai; to commence already. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. to [give], ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to have such a desire. θέλειν (thelein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:10 I give a judgment in this: (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:11" /></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>