2 Corinthians 8:10

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.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

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.

Darby Translation

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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,

Bible in Basic English

And in this I give my opinion: for it is to your profit, who were the first to make a start a year before, not only to do this, but to make clear that your minds were more than ready to do it.

In context

9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

11Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means.

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