2 Corinthians 8:10

And I will give you my opinion in this matter; for this offering is fitting in your case, considering that you made a beginning before others, not only in the willingness to do something but also in actually doing something a year ago.

1 Corinthians 7:25

I have no command from the Lord to give you concerning unmarried women; but I give you my opinion, and it is that of a man who, through the Lord's mercy, is deserving of your confidence.

2 Corinthians 9:2

for I know how ready you are, and am always boasting about you to the Macedonians, telling them that Greece has been ready for a year past; and your zeal has been a spur to the majority of them.

1 Corinthians 7:40

But she is happier, in my judgment, if she remains as she is; and I think that I, too, have the Spirit of God.

1 Timothy 6:18-19

Charge them to practise benevolence, to be rich in good works, to be open-handed and generous,

Hebrews 13:16

And forget not to be kind and liberal; for with that sort of sacrifice God is well pleased.

Matthew 10:42

"And whoever gives to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, because he is a disciple, I tell you in solemn truth, he shall not lose his reward.

John 11:50

"You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, rather than the whole nation be destroyed."

John 16:7

"Yet?? am telling you the truth??y going is for your good. For unless I go away the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart I will send him unto you.

1 Corinthians 6:12

"All things are lawful for me"? Yes, but not all things are good for me. "All things are lawful for me"? Yes, but I will not let myself be enslaved by the power of any.

1 Corinthians 10:23

"All things are lawful," you say? But not all things are expedient; "all things are lawful"; but not all build up.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of each week let each of you put aside something, keeping it in store as he may prosper, so that when I come there may be no collections going on.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I do not say this by way of command, but by the zeal of others I am trying to prove the reality of your love.

2 Corinthians 12:1

I am forced to boast, though it is unprofitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Philippians 4:17

It is not your gifts I am eager for, but I am eager for the abundant profit that accrues to your divine account.

James 2:15-16

If a brother or sister be naked and in need of daily food,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

Bible References

I give

1 Corinthians 7:25
I have no command from the Lord to give you concerning unmarried women; but I give you my opinion, and it is that of a man who, through the Lord's mercy, is deserving of your confidence.

Expedient

2 Corinthians 12:1
I am forced to boast, though it is unprofitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Matthew 10:42
"And whoever gives to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, because he is a disciple, I tell you in solemn truth, he shall not lose his reward.
John 11:50
"You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, rather than the whole nation be destroyed."
John 16:7
"Yet?? am telling you the truth??y going is for your good. For unless I go away the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart I will send him unto you.
1 Corinthians 6:12
"All things are lawful for me"? Yes, but not all things are good for me. "All things are lawful for me"? Yes, but I will not let myself be enslaved by the power of any.
1 Corinthians 10:23
"All things are lawful," you say? But not all things are expedient; "all things are lawful"; but not all build up.
Philippians 4:17
It is not your gifts I am eager for, but I am eager for the abundant profit that accrues to your divine account.
1 Timothy 6:18
Charge them to practise benevolence, to be rich in good works, to be open-handed and generous,
Hebrews 13:16
And forget not to be kind and liberal; for with that sort of sacrifice God is well pleased.
James 2:15
If a brother or sister be naked and in need of daily food,

To be

2 Corinthians 8:8
I do not say this by way of command, but by the zeal of others I am trying to prove the reality of your love.
2 Corinthians 9:2
for I know how ready you are, and am always boasting about you to the Macedonians, telling them that Greece has been ready for a year past; and your zeal has been a spur to the majority of them.

Forward

2 Corinthians 8:3
For I can testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own free will, too, they have given help.