2 Corinthians 8:11

Verse

Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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.

Free Bible Version

Now finish what you planned to do. Be as keen to finish as you were to plan, and give as you are able.

Geneva Bible 1599

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.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

So now you should finish collecting the money [EUP] that you began to gather. In that way, everyone will know that you are just as ready to finish collecting this gift as you were to begin collecting it. Give what you are able to give.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now finish it. Just as there was an eagerness and desire to do it then, may you also bring it to completion, as much as you can.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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,

Context

Generosity Commended

¹⁰And 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.¹¹Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means.¹²For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Summary

In this verse, Paul encourages the Corinthians to follow through on their eagerness to give generously by completing the act of giving according to their means. He emphasizes that it is the willingness and sincerity of the heart that matters in giving, rather than the amount given. Paul highlights the importance of finishing what they started, showing that God values the integrity and commitment of the giver. This verse serves as a reminder that God blesses those who give cheerfully and faithfully, regardless of the size of their gift.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

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.

2 Corinthians 8:11

Generosity Commended

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Berean Standard Bible

Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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.

Free Bible Version

Now finish what you planned to do. Be as keen to finish as you were to plan, and give as you are able.

Geneva Bible 1599

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.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now finish it. Just as there was an eagerness and desire to do it then, may you also bring it to completion, as much as you can.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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,

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11

Verse

Context

Generosity Commended

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:11

Generosity Commended

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary