2 Corinthians 8:1
American King James Moreover, brothers, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
American Standard Version Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;
King James Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
World English Bible Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
2 Corinthians 8:2
American King James How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
American Standard Version how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
King James How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
World English Bible how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.
2 Corinthians 8:3
American King James For to their power, I bear record, yes, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
American Standard Version For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, `they gave' of their own accord,
King James For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
World English Bible For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
2 Corinthians 8:4
American King James Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take on us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
American Standard Version beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:
King James Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
World English Bible begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
2 Corinthians 8:5
American King James And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God.
American Standard Version and `this', not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
King James And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
World English Bible This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
2 Corinthians 8:6
American King James So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
American Standard Version Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.
King James Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
World English Bible So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
2 Corinthians 8:7
American King James Therefore, as you abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that you abound in this grace also.
American Standard Version But as ye abound in everything, `in' faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and `in' all earnestness, and `in' your love to us, `see' that ye abound in this grace also.
King James Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
World English Bible But as you abound in everything—in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us—see that you also abound in this grace.
2 Corinthians 8:8
American King James I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
American Standard Version I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
King James I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
World English Bible I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
2 Corinthians 8:9
American King James For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.
American Standard Version 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 become rich.
King James 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.
World English Bible For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 8:10
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And herein I give `my' judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will.
King James 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.
World English Bible I give advice in this: it is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
2 Corinthians 8:11
American King James 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 you have.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
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.
2 Corinthians 8:12
American King James For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man has, and not according to that he has not.
American Standard Version For if the readiness is there, `it is' acceptable according as `a man' hath, not according as `he' hath not.
King James 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.
World English Bible For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
2 Corinthians 8:13
American King James For I mean not that other men be eased, and you burdened:
American Standard Version For `I say' not `this' that others may be eased `and' ye distressed;
King James For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
World English Bible For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,
2 Corinthians 8:14
American King James 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:
American Standard Version 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:
King James 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:
World English Bible but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack, that there may be equality.
2 Corinthians 8:15
American King James As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
American Standard Version as it is written, He that `gathered' much had nothing over; and he that `gathered' little had no lack.
King James As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
World English Bible As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”
2 Corinthians 8:16
American King James But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
American Standard Version But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
King James But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
World English Bible But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
2 Corinthians 8:17
American King James For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
American Standard Version For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
King James For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
World English Bible For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
2 Corinthians 8:18
American King James And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
American Standard Version And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel `is spread' through all the churches;
King James And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
World English Bible We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies.
2 Corinthians 8:19
American King James 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:
American Standard Version and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in `the matter of' this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and `to show' our readiness:
King James 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:
World English Bible Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
2 Corinthians 8:20
American King James Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
American Standard Version Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in `the matter of' this bounty which is ministered by us:
King James Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
World English Bible We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
2 Corinthians 8:21
American King James Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
American Standard Version for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
King James Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
World English Bible Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
2 Corinthians 8:22
American King James And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, on the great confidence which I have in you.
American Standard Version and we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which `he hath' in you.
King James And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.
World English Bible We have sent with them our brother whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.
2 Corinthians 8:23
American King James Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or our brothers be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
American Standard Version Whether `any inquire' about Titus, `he is' my partner and `my' fellow-worker to you-ward, or our brethren, `they are' the messengers of the churches, `they are' the glory of Christ.
King James Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
World English Bible As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:24
American King James Why show you to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
American Standard Version Show ye therefore unto them in the face of the churches the proof of your love, and of our glorying on your behalf.
King James Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
World English Bible Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.