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2 Corinthians 8:13

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

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For I mean not that other men be eased and you burdened. Referring either to the givers; and that either to the richer…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For I mean not that other men be eased ... - I do not intend that others should be eased in order to relieve you.…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

That other men be eased - I do not design that you should impoverish yourselves in order that others may live…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 8:7-15

In these verses the apostle uses several cogent arguments to stir up the Corinthians to this good work of charity.

I. He…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

that other men be eased, and you burdened This translation is partly due to the Geneva Version and partly to Tyndale.…

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