2 Corinthians 8:12
Strong's Lexicon
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

if
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

the
()
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

eagerness
προθυμία (prothymia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4288: Inclination, readiness, eagerness, willingness, promptness. From prothumos; predisposition, i.e. Alacrity.

is there,
πρόκειται (prokeitai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4295: From pro and keimai; to lie before the view, i.e. to be present, to stand forth.

[the gift] is acceptable
εὐπρόσδεκτος (euprosdektos)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2144: From eu and a derivative of prosdechomai; well-received, i.e. Approved, favorable.

according to
καθὸ (katho)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 2526: From kata and hos; according to which thing, i.e. Precisely as, in proportion as.

what
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

one has,
ἔχῃ (echē)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

according to
καθὸ (katho)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 2526: From kata and hos; according to which thing, i.e. Precisely as, in proportion as.

[what] he does not have.
ἔχει (echei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Young's Literal Translation
for if the willing mind is present, according to that which any one may have it is well-accepted, not according to that which he hath not;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

New American Standard Bible
For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what [a person] has, not according to what he does not have.

King James Bible
For if there be first a willing mind, [it is] accepted according to that a man hath, [and] not according to that he hath not.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

New Living Translation
Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don't have.

English Standard Version
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

New American Standard Bible
For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

King James Bible
For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

International Standard Version
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.

NET Bible
For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

American Standard Version
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

English Revised Version
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

Young's Literal Translation
for if the willing mind is present, according to that which any one may have it is well-accepted, not according to that which he hath not;
















Cross References
Exodus 25:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.

Mark 12:43
And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:

Luke 21:3
And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

Luke 21:4
For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

2 Corinthians 8:11
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.

2 Corinthians 8:13
For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:

2 Corinthians 8:19
And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

2 Corinthians 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

2 Corinthians 8:10
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.

2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Jump to Previous
Acceptable Accepted Approval Assuming Earnest First Gift God's Measure Mind Present Readiness Ready Well-Accepted Whatever Willing Willingness
Jump to Next
Acceptable Accepted Approval Assuming Earnest First Gift God's Measure Mind Present Readiness Ready Well-Accepted Whatever Willing Willingness
Links
2 Corinthians 8:12 NIV
2 Corinthians 8:12 NLT
2 Corinthians 8:12 ESV
2 Corinthians 8:12 NASB
2 Corinthians 8:12 KJV

2 Corinthians 8:12 Bible Apps
2 Corinthians 8:12 Parallel
2 Corinthians 8:12 Biblia Paralela
2 Corinthians 8:12 Chinese Bible
2 Corinthians 8:12 French Bible
2 Corinthians 8:12 German Bible

2 Corinthians 8:12 Commentaries

Bible Hub
2 Corinthians 8:11
Top of Page
Top of Page