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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
As I say, in regard to this matter I am only giving an opinion. A year ago you were not only the first to take action but the first to want to do so. Now it would be to your advantage
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
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.
For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
¶ Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 8:10
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
Strong's Number: G2532 There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: καί Transliteration: kaí Pronunciation: kahee Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G1722 There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ἐν Transliteration: en Pronunciation: en Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Strong's Number: G5129 There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: τούτῳ Transliteration: toútōi Pronunciation: too'-to Description: dative case singular masculine or neuter of οὗτος; to (in, with or by) this (person or thing):--here(-by, -in), him, one, the same, there(-in), this.
Strong's Number: G1325 There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: δίδωμι Transliteration: dídōmi Pronunciation: did'-o-mee Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Strong's Number: G1106 There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: γνώμη Transliteration: gnṓmē Pronunciation: gno'-may Description: from γινώσκω; cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.):--advice, + agree, judgment, mind, purpose, will.
Strong's Number: G1063 There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: γάρ Transliteration: gár Pronunciation: gar Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Strong's Number: G5124 There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: τοῦτο Transliteration: toûto Pronunciation: too'-to Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Strong's Number: G4851 There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: συμφέρω Transliteration: symphérō Pronunciation: soom-fer'-o Description: from σύν and φέρω (including its alternate); to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage:--be better for, bring together, be expedient (for), be good, (be) profit(-able for).
Strong's Number: G5213 There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ὑμῖν Transliteration: hymîn Pronunciation: hoo-min' Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
Strong's Number: G3748 There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ὅστις Transliteration: hóstis Pronunciation: hot'-ee Description: from ὅς and τὶς; which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same:--X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare ὅτι.
Strong's Number: G4278 There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: προενάρχομαι Transliteration: proenárchomai Pronunciation: pro-en-ar'-khom-ahee Description: from πρό and ἐνάρχομαι; to commence already:--begin (before).
Strong's Number: G3756 There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: οὐ Transliteration: ou Pronunciation: ookh Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
Strong's Number: G3440 There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: μόνον Transliteration: mónon Pronunciation: mon'-on Description: neuter of μόνος as adverb; merely:--alone, but, only.
Strong's Number: G4160 There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ποιέω Transliteration: poiéō Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
Strong's Number: G235 There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ἀλλά Transliteration: allá Pronunciation: al-lah' Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Strong's Number: G2309 There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: θέλω Transliteration: thélō Pronunciation: eth-el-eh'-o Description: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of αἱρέομαι; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas βούλομαι properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in:--desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Strong's Number: G4070 There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: πέρυσι Transliteration: pérysi Pronunciation: per'-oo-si Description: adverb from πέρας; the by-gone, i.e. (as noun) last year:--+ a year ago.
Strong's Number: G575 There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ἀπό Transliteration: apó Pronunciation: apo' Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.