Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. New Living Translation Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. English Standard Version For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. Berean Standard Bible For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. Berean Literal Bible For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable as if he might have, not as he does not have. King James Bible 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. New King James Version For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have. New American Standard Bible For if the willingness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. NASB 1995 For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. NASB 1977 For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he does not have. Legacy Standard Bible For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. Amplified Bible For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. Christian Standard Bible For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. Holman Christian Standard Bible For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. American Standard Version For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not. Contemporary English Version It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have. English Revised Version For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not. GOD'S WORD® Translation with whatever contributions you have. Since you are willing to do this, [remember] that people are accepted if they give what they are able to give. God doesn't ask for what they don't have. Good News Translation If you are eager to give, God will accept your gift on the basis of what you have to give, not on what you don't have. International Standard Version For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have. Majority Standard Bible For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. NET Bible For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have. New Heart English Bible For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have. Webster's Bible Translation For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. Weymouth New Testament For, assuming the earnest willingness, the gift is acceptable according to whatever a man has, and not according to what he has not. World English Bible For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor if the willing mind is present, it is well-accepted according to that which anyone may have, not according to that which he does not have; Berean Literal Bible For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable as if he might have, not as he does not have. Young's Literal Translation for if the willing mind is present, according to that which any one may have it is well-accepted, not according to that which he hath not; Smith's Literal Translation For if a forwardness lie before, according as any has, it is acceptable, not as he has not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath, not according to that which he hath not. Catholic Public Domain Version For when the will is prompted, it receives according to what that person has, not according to what that person does not have. New American Bible For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have; New Revised Standard Version For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor if there is a willingness to give, every man can give according to that which he has, and not according to that which he has not, and his gift will be acceptable. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For if there is a willingness, so it is accepted according to what one has; it is not according to what one does not have. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor if there is a readiness of mind, one is accepted according to what he has, not according to what he has not. Godbey New Testament For if there is first a willing mind, it is acceptable according to what one may have, and not according to what he has not. Haweis New Testament For if there is first a ready mind, a man is acceptable according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not. Mace New Testament for what a man gives with a ready mind, according to his abilities, is well received; but not when he goes beyond his circumstances. Weymouth New Testament For, assuming the earnest willingness, the gift is acceptable according to whatever a man has, and not according to what he has not. Worrell New Testament for, if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he has not. Worsley New Testament For if there be first a willing mind, any me is accepted according to what he hath, not according to what he hath not. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Christ's Example…11Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means. 12For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. 13It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.… Cross References Mark 12:41-44 As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ... Luke 21:1-4 Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ... 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Acts 11:29 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Philippians 4:18 I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... Exodus 25:2 “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. Deuteronomy 16:17 Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you. Proverbs 3:9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; Proverbs 11:24-25 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Treasury of Scripture For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man has, and not according to that he has not. if. 2 Corinthians 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. Exodus 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. Exodus 35:5,21,22,29 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, … Jump to Previous Acceptable Accepted Approval Assuming Earnest First Gift God's Measure Mind Present Readiness Ready Well-Accepted Whatever Willing WillingnessJump to Next Acceptable Accepted Approval Assuming Earnest First Gift God's Measure Mind Present Readiness Ready Well-Accepted Whatever Willing Willingness2 Corinthians 8 1. He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;7. by commendation of their former forwardness; 9. by the example of Christ; 14. and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby; 16. commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers. For if the eagerness is there This phrase emphasizes the importance of the heart's intention in giving. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the Corinthian church about their commitment to support the impoverished believers in Jerusalem. The eagerness or willingness to give reflects a sincere desire to help, which is more important than the amount given. This aligns with the biblical principle found in 1 Samuel 16:7, where God values the heart over outward appearances. The eagerness to give is a reflection of the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life, producing a cheerful and willing spirit. the gift is acceptable according to what one has not according to what he does not have Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues of generosity and giving. 2. Corinthians The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Corinth, known for their spiritual gifts but also for their struggles with unity and moral issues. 3. Macedonian Churches Mentioned earlier in the chapter as an example of generous giving despite their poverty. 4. Titus A fellow worker of Paul, who was sent to Corinth to help organize the collection for the Jerusalem church. 5. Jerusalem Church The church in Jerusalem that was in need, prompting Paul to organize a collection from the Gentile churches. Teaching Points The Heart of GivingGod values the willingness and eagerness to give more than the size of the gift. Our attitude in giving reflects our trust and love for God. Proportional Giving Giving should be according to one's means. God does not expect us to give what we do not have, but to be faithful with what we do have. Generosity as Worship Our giving is an act of worship and should be done with joy and sincerity, reflecting our gratitude for God's provision. Encouragement in Community Just as Paul encouraged the Corinthians by sharing the example of the Macedonians, we should encourage one another in our communities to give generously and support those in need. Faith and Trust in Provision Trusting God with our resources demonstrates faith in His provision. We are called to be stewards of what He has given us, using it to bless others.(12) For if there be first a willing mind.--This grows "out of that which ye have" in the previous verse. He is expecting a sum large relatively, and not absolutely. The history of the widow's mite, found in the Gospel of his friend St. Luke (Luke 21:1-4), was probably not unknown to him as belonging to "the words of the Lord Jesus" which he freely cites (Acts 20:35). He has, at all events, imbibed the spirit of its teaching from other like words.Verse 12. - For if there be first a willing mind, etc. "For if the readiness is forth- coming, it is acceptable," etc. In other words, God considers not quantum, but ex quanto; not the magnitude of the gift, but the proportion which it bears to the means of the giver. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. eagerness προθυμία (prothymia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4288: Inclination, readiness, eagerness, willingness, promptness. From prothumos; predisposition, i.e. Alacrity. is there, πρόκειται (prokeitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4295: From pro and keimai; to lie before the view, i.e. to be present, to stand forth. [the gift] is acceptable εὐπρόσδεκτος (euprosdektos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2144: From eu and a derivative of prosdechomai; well-received, i.e. Approved, favorable. according to καθὸ (katho) Adverb Strong's 2526: From kata and hos; according to which thing, i.e. Precisely as, in proportion as. what ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. one has, ἔχῃ (echē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. according to καθὸ (katho) Adverb Strong's 2526: From kata and hos; according to which thing, i.e. Precisely as, in proportion as. [what] he does not have. ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. 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