2 Corinthians 8:10

In 9 translations

BSB

And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.

KJV

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.

WEB

I give advice in this: it is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.

ASV

And herein I give my judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will.

LSV

And I give an opinion in this: for this [is] expedient to you, who not only to do, but also to will, began before—a year ago,

YLT

and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you [is] expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before — a year ago,

DBY

And I give [my] opinion in this, for this is profitable for you who began before, not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago.

DRC

And herein I give my advice; for this is profitable for you, who have begun not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago.

GNV

And I shewe my minde herein: for this is expedient for you, which haue begun not to doe onely, but also to will, a yeare agoe.

Word by word Greek · tap a word

Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT

καὶ γνώμην ἐν τούτῳ δίδωμι· τοῦτο γὰρ ὑμῖν συμφέρει, οἵτινες οὐ μόνον τὸ ποιῆσαι ἀλλὰ καὶ τὸ θέλειν προενήρξασθε ἀπὸ πέρυσι·

RP2018

Καὶ γνώμην ἐν τούτῳ δίδωμι· τοῦτο γὰρ ὑμῖν συμφέρει, οἵτινες οὐ μόνον τὸ ποιῆσαι ἀλλὰ καὶ τὸ θέλειν προενήρξασθε ἀπὸ πέρυσι.

TR-Boyd

Καὶ γνώμην ἐν τούτῳ δίδωμι· τοῦτο γὰρ ὑμῖν συμφέρει, οἵτινες οὐ μόνον τὸ ποιῆσαι ἀλλὰ καὶ τὸ θέλειν προενήρξασθε ἀπὸ πέρυσι.

SCR1894

και γνωμην εν τουτω διδωμι τουτο γαρ υμιν συμφερει οιτινες ου μονον το ποιησαι αλλα και το θελειν προενηρξασθε απο περυσι

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Timothy 6:18–19Instruct 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.
• Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
• James 2:15–16Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
• 2 Corinthians 9:2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
• Proverbs 19:17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
• 1 Corinthians 7:25Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
• Philippians 4:17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
• 1 Corinthians 7:40In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
• 1 Corinthians 16:2On 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.
• 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.
• John 11:50You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”
• 2 Corinthians 12:1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
• Matthew 10:42And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”
• 1 Corinthians 10:23“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
• 1 Corinthians 6:12“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.
• John 18:14Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).