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14 at the present time your abundance[a] being for the need of those ones, in order that the abundance of those ones also may come-to-be for your need, so that there may be equality. 15 Just as it has been written [in Ex 16:18], “The one gathering much did not increase[b], and the one gathering little did not have-less”.

Titus Was Eager To Go To You. So Demonstrate Your Love For All To See

16 Now thanks be to God, the One having given the same[c] earnestness[d] for you in the heart of Titus.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:14 Or, surplus, leftovers.
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:15 That is, beyond their need. Likewise next. The Israelites gathered the same amount of manna for each person; none had an excess or a shortage.
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:16 That is, the same kind as Paul’s.
  4. 2 Corinthians 8:16 Or, diligence, eagerness.

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