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.
KJV
εἰ γὰρ ἡ προθυμία πρόκειται, καθὸ ἂν ἔχῃ εὐπρόσδεκτος, οὐ καθὸ οὐκ ἔχει.
Greek NT
Si enim voluntas prompta est, secundum id quod habet, accepta est, non secundum id quod non habet.
Vulgate
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.
ASV
For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath: not according to that which he hath not.
Douay-Rheims
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In the original Greek
10 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.
Textual variants
1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.
- ἔχῃ — SBLGNT
- ἔχῃ — Westcott-Hort, Tregelles, Reader's GNT (NA27)
- + τις — Robinson-Pierpont
Themes
Historic Christian voices
5 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
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Cross-references
- 1Chr 28:9 — And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the
- 1Pet 4:10 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
- 1Tim 6:18 — That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
- 2Cor 9:7 — Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
- 2Cor 9:7 — Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
- Acts 3:6 — Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
- Acts 11:29 — Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:
- Deut 16:17 — Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.
- Eph 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
- Eph 6:24 — Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
- Exod 25:2 — Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.
- Exod 35:5 — Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,
- Exod 35:21 — And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD’s offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his
- Exod 35:24 — Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought the LORD’s offering: and every man, with whom was found shittim wood for any work of the service, brought it.
- Exod 35:29 — The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand
- Gen 22:12 — And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
- Judg 5:9 — My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.
- Lev 1:3 — If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.
- Lev 5:7 — And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a
- Luke 11:41 — But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.
- Luke 21:1 — And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.
- Luke 21:3 — And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:
- Mal 1:14 — But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the LORD a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the
- Mark 12:42 — And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
- Mark 14:8 — She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.
- Matt 10:42 — And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
- Matt 25:22 — He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
- Neh 10:32 — Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;
- Prov 19:22 — The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
- Ps 110:3 — Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
- Rom 7:17 — Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
- Rom 12:6 — Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
- Rom 12:8 — Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.