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Myles Coverdale Bible
2 Corinthians 8:11
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But now finish doing it also, so that just as there was the readiness to desire it, so there may be also the completion of it by your ability.
But now complete doing it also, so that just as there was the readiness to desire it, so there may be also the completion of it from what you have.
Now, finish what you started. Don't be all talk and no walk. Y'all said you were eager to give, now prove it.
Then make the doing of it complete; so that as you had a ready mind, you may give effect to it as you are able.
But now also complete the doing of it; so that as [there was] the readiness to be willing, so also to complete out of what ye have.
But now finish the task as well, that just as there was eagerness to desire it, so there may also be a completion from what you have.
But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
Now therefore compleat the work, that as there was a ready will, so there may be also a performance, in proportion to what ye have.
And now complete the doing also, in order that, just as there was then the eagerness in desiring, there may now be the accomplishment in proportion to your means.
Now therefore performe the doing of it, that as there was a readinesse to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which you haue.
But now also finish the doing of it , so that even as there was the eagerness in the willing, so also the finishing, giving out of what you have.
Pray then, dispatch this affair; as you readily undertook it, as readily perform it, to the best of your abilities.
So now finish this, so that your eagerness in desiring it may be equaled by your completion of it, according to your ability.
But now complete the doing also; that as there was the readiness to will, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.
Now therfore performe the dede: that as ther was in you a redines to will even so ye maye performe the dede of that which ye have.
But now complete the doing also; that as [there was] the readiness to will, so [there may be] the completion also out of your ability.
Now therefore finish the doing [of it]; that as [there was] a readiness to will, so [there may be] a performance also out of that which ye have.
and now also finish doing [it], that even as [there is] the readiness of the will, so also the finishing, out of that which ye have,
So now finish the work you started. Then your "doing" will be equal to your "wanting to do." Give from what you have.
to finish what you started, so that just as you wanted to do it eagerly, you can also complete it according to your means.
Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means.
I think you should finish what you started. If you give according to what you have, you will prove that you are as eager to give as you were to think about giving.
to finish what you started, so that your eagerness in wanting to commence the project may be matched by your eagerness to complete it, as you contribute from what you have.
So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.
Nowe therefore performe to doe it also, that as there was a readinesse to will, euen so yee may performe it of that which yee haue.
Now therefore perform the doing of that which you wished to do; and as you were eager to promise it, so fulfil from that which you have.
But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
Now finish doing it, so that your eagerness to undertake it may be matched by its completion, in keeping with what you have.
But now accomplish in work that which you willed, that as there hath been an incitement to will, so accomplish it in work from what you have.
11 And now complete ye by action, what ye purposed; that as ye had a promptitude in your purposing, so ye may fulfill [fn] in action, according to your ability.
but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have.
Now you should finish what you started. Let the eagerness you showed in the beginning be matched now by your giving. Give in proportion to what you have.
Now do it with the same strong desires you had when you started.
But now complete the doing also; that as [there was] the readiness to will, so [there may be] the completion also out of your ability.
now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means.
Howbeit, now, the doing also, complete ye, in order that, even according to the forwardness of the desiring, so, may be the completing - out of what ye have.
Now therefore perform ye it also in deed: that as your mind is forward to be willing, so it may be also to perform, out of that which you have.
Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
So now also complete the doing of it, in order that just as you have the eagerness to want to do it, thus also you may complete it from what you have.
Nowe therfore perfourme the thyng which ye began to do: that as ther was in you a redines to wyll, euen so ye may performe ye dede of that which ye haue.
So now finish the work you started. Then your "doing" will be equal to your "wanting to do." Give from what you have.
But now finish doing it also, so that just as there was the willingness to desire it, so there may be also the completion of it by your ability.
On with it, then, and finish the job! Be as eager to finish it as you were to plan it, and do it with what you now have.
But now parfourme ye in deed, that as the discrecioun of wille is redi, so be it also of parformyng of that that ye han.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
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Reciprocal: Exodus 35:5 - whosoever Proverbs 3:28 - General 1 Corinthians 16:2 - that
Cross-References
Neuertheles he taried yet seuen other dayes, and sent forth the doue, which came nomore to him agayne.
So vpon the seuen and twentye daye of the seconde moneth the whole earth was drye.
And so they caused it be declared and proclamed in all their cities, & at Ierusalem, sayenge: Go vp vnto ye mout and fetch Olyue braunches, Pynebraunches, Myrtbraunches, Palmebraunches, & braunches of thicketrees, to make bothes as it is wrytten.
But how shal they preach, excepte they be sent? As it is wrytte: How beutyfull are the fete of the yt preach peace, yt brynge good tidinges?
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now therefore perform the doing of it,.... This is a conclusion from the former advice, to finish what was readily willed; for as it is not enough to do a thing, unless it is done cheerfully and willingly, so it is not sufficient to express a good will to such service as is here called to, without doing it; both should go together:
that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also; in some cases there is neither power nor will to do good; in others there is will, when there is not a power; but in this case of beneficence to the poor saints, as there was a willingness declared, there was an ability in the Corinthians to perform; they had it in the power of their hands, more or less, to act: and the apostle in the last clause of this verse points out the rule and measure of their liberality,
out of that which you have; according to your abilities, and as God has prospered you; and with which he shuts up the mouths of all objectors, rich and poor: should the rich say, would you have us give away all we have? the answer is, no; but "out of that which you have", something of it, according as you are able; should the poorer sort say, we are in mean circumstances, we have families to provide for, and can spare little, and what we can do is so trifling, that it is not worth giving or accepting; the reply is, give "out of that which you have", be it less or more; it follows,
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
As there was a readiness to will - Now accomplish the thing, and be not satisfied with having begun it. Do not suppose that the intention was sufficient, or that you are now released from the obligation. A year indeed has elapsed; but the necessity of the aid for the poor has not ceased. The sentiment here is, that if we have felt it our duty to aid in a cause of benevolence, and have commenced it, and have then been interrupted in executing our purpose, we should seize the first favorable opportunity to accomplish what we had designed. We should not regard ourselves as released from our obligation, but should, from a regard to consistency and our obligation to God, accomplish what we had intended.
Out of that which ye have - According to your ability; see 2 Corinthians 8:12. It should be in proportion to your means.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Corinthians 8:11. A readiness to will, so there may be a performance — Ye have willed and purposed this; now perform it.
Out of that which ye have. — Give as God has enabled you; and give as God has disposed you. He requires each man to do as he can; and accepts the will where the means are wanting to perform the deed.
