2 Corinthians 8:12

2 Corinthians chapter 8 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

King James Version · 1611

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

American Standard Version · 1901

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

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.

v.12This passage

v.13For I say not this that others may be eased and ye distressed;

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

Proverbs 19:22
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover also, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, seeing that I have a treasure of mine own of gold and silver, I give it unto the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,
2 Chronicles 6:8
But Jehovah said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart:
Exodus 35:29
The children of Israel brought a freewill-offering unto Jehovah; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Jehovah had commanded to be made by Moses.
Exodus 35:5
Take ye from among you an offering unto Jehovah; whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, Jehovah’s offering: gold, and silver, and brass,
Luke 7:44
And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.