Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 8:10

2 Corinthians chapter 8 · verse 10 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.

v.10This passage

v.11But now complete the doing also; that as there was the readiness to will, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:40

    But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:25

    Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be trustworthy.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:23

    All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.

  • John 11:50

    nor do ye take account that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:1

    I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

  • 1 Timothy 6:18

    that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;