2 Corinthians 8:12-16

Encouragement to Give Generously

12 For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable w according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. 13 For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter of fairness 14 your abundance at the present time should supply x their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness. 15 As it is written, y "Whoever gathered much had nothing left over, and whoever gathered little had no lack."

Commendation of Titus

16 But z thanks be to God, a who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you.

  1. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 9:7
    Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
    Mark 12:43 - 44
    And he called his disciples to him and said to them, "Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box.
    Luke 21:3
    And he said, "Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.
  2. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 9:12
    For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
    Acts 4:34
    There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold
  3. Cross References
    Exodus 16:18
    But when they measured it with an omer, whoever gathered much had nothing left over, and whoever gathered little had no lack. Each of them gathered as much as he could eat.
  4. Cross References
    Exodus 16:18
    But when they measured it with an omer, whoever gathered much had nothing left over, and whoever gathered little had no lack. Each of them gathered as much as he could eat.
  5. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 2:14
    But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.
  6. Cross References
    Revelation 17:17
    For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal power to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.
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