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2 Corinthians 8:14

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But by an equality, [that] now at this time your abundance [may be a supply] for their want, that their abundance also may be [a supply] for your want: that there may be equality:

But {G235} by {G1537} an equality {G2471}, that now {G3568} at {G1722} this time {G2540} your {G5216} abundance {G4051} may be a supply for {G1519} their {G1565} want {G5303}, that {G2443} their {G1565} abundance {G4051} also {G2532} may be {G1096} a supply for {G1519} your {G5216} want {G5303}: that {G3704} there may be {G1096} equality {G2471}:

at present your abundance can help those in need; so that when you are in need, their abundance can help you — thus there is reciprocity.

At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.

but by equality: your abundance being a supply at this present time for their want, that their abundance also may become a supply for your want; that there may be equality:

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Cross-References

  • Acts 4:34 (6 votes)

    Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

  • 2 Corinthians 9:12 (6 votes)

    For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;