2 Corinthians 8:10

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.

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 about virgins I have no orders from the Lord: but I give my opinion as one to whom the Lord has given mercy to be true to him.

Expedient

As it is necessary for me to take glory to myself, though it is not a good thing, I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.

And whoever gives to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he will not go without his reward.

You do not see that it is in your interest for one man to be put to death for the people, so that all the nation may not come to destruction.

But what I am saying is true: my going is for your good: for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

It was Caiaphas who had said to the Jews that it was in their interest for one man to be put to death for the people.

I am free to do all things; but not all things are wise. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any.

We are free to do all things, but there are things which it is not wise to do. We are free to do all things, but not all things are for the common good.

Not that I am looking for an offering, but for fruit which may be put to your credit.

And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;

But go on doing good and giving to others, because God is well-pleased with such offerings.

If a brother or a sister is without clothing and in need of the day's food,

To be

I am not giving you an order, but using the ready mind of others as a test of the quality of your love.

For I have before made clear to those of Macedonia my pride in your ready mind, saying to them that Achaia has been ready for a year back; and a great number have been moved to do the same by your example.

Forward

For I give them witness, that as they were able, and even more than they were able, they gave from the impulse of their hearts,