2 Corinthians 8:10

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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.

I give

1 Corinthians 7:25

Expedient

To be

2 Corinthians 8:8

2 Corinthians 9:2

Forward

2 Corinthians 8:3

Bible References

I give

Now concerning the virgins I have no commandment of Lord, but I give an opinion, as having obtained mercy from Lord to be trustworthy.

Expedient

(Really, to me boasting is not helpful.) For I will come to visions and revelations of Lord.

He who has pity upon a poor man lends to LORD, and he will repay him his good deed.

And whoever may give to drink one of these little ones merely a cold cup in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you he will, no, not lose his reward.

nor do ye consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not the whole nation should perish.

Nevertheless I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I depart, for if I do not depart, the helper will not come to you. But whenever I go, I will send him to you.

Now Caiaphas was the man who counseled the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people.

All things are lawful for me, but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under control by anything.

All things are permitted for me, but not all things are expedient. All things are permitted for me, but not all things are constructive.

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,

But do not forget benevolence and fellowship, for God is well pleased with such sacrifices.

And if a brother or sister may be unclothed, and may be destitute of daily food,

To be

I speak not from commandment, but because of the zeal of others, also examining the genuineness of your love.

For I know your willingness, which I boast about you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was prepared from a year ago. And your zeal provoked the majority.

Forward

so that according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, willingly,