KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
2 Corinthians 8:10–11
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2 Corinthians 8:10
10And 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.
10And herein I giue my aduice, for this is expedient for you, who haue begun before, not onely to doe, but also to be †forward a yeere agoe.
- Gr. willing.
2 Corinthians 8:11
11Now 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.
11Now therefore performe the doing of it, that as there was a readinesse to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which you haue.
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DEFINED WORDS
2 Corinthians 8:10
In this thing, matter, place, or respect.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Counsel, recommendation, or considered judgment about what should be done.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Suitable, advantageous, or fitting for the purpose.
Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604
Started, commenced, or entered upon.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Toward the front or onward; also to advance, promote, or send onward.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A period of twelve months; a stated annual period.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Before the present time; in time past.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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2 Corinthians 8:11
To execute; to discharge. To fulfill.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
A state of preparation; fitness of condition.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
performance
Execution or completion of any thing; a doing.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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From verse 10
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Open the full verse study18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
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Open the full verse study16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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Open the full verse study2For 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.
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Open the full verse study15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
16And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
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Open the full verse study17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
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Open the full verse study25Now 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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Open the full verse study2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
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Open the full verse study40But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
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Open the full verse study17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
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Open the full verse study8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
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Open the full verse study1IT is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
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Open the full verse study50Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
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Open the full verse study42And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
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Open the full verse study23All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
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Open the full verse study12All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
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Open the full verse study7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
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Open the full verse study14Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
From verse 11
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Open the full verse study2For 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.
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