2 Corinthians 8:12

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.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 8:12

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For when the will is prompted, it receives according to what that person has, not according to what that person does not have.

ERV

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

NHEB

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.

SMT

For if a forwardness lie before, according as any has, it is acceptable, not as he has not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 8:12

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 8:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 8:12

Summary

God accepts according to capacity, not according to inability

Event

Paul explains acceptable giving standard

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD