2 Corinthians 8:14
“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:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
As it is written,.... In Exo 16:18
he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But by an equality - On just and equal principles. “That now at this time,” etc. That at the present time your abundance…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But by an equality - That you may do to those who are distressed now, as, on a change of circumstances, you would wish…
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
but by an equality Cf. 1Corinthians 12 and Act 2:41-47; Act 4:32-37. Dean Stanley remarks on the similarity between this…