2 Corinthians 8:7-15

⁷But just as you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you —see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

⁸I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.

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.

¹⁰And 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.

¹¹Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means.

¹²For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

¹³It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.

¹⁴At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.

¹⁵As it is written:

“He who gathered much had no excess,

and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”

— 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

(BSB)

|

Related Resources from Heartlight

There are no Heartlight resources related to this passage.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

• Romans 8:32
• Philippians 2:6-8
• Matthew 20:28
• Exodus 16:18
• Romans 5:8
• 2 Corinthians 6:10
• Luke 22:35
• John 1:14
• Ephesians 2:7
• 2 Corinthians 9:2

Cross References Provided by Open Bible

The Berean Standard Bible

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) is a modern, clear, and faithful translation based on the best available Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Ideal for reading, study, and sharing, it entered the public domain in 2023. For more information, visit berean.bible.