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2Cr 8:10 — 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.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

I give		1Cr 7:25,40
expedient		2Cr 12:1; Pro 19:17; Mat 10:42; Jhn 11:50; Jhn 16:7; Jhn 18:14; 1Cr 6:12; 1Cr 10:23; Phl 4:17; 1Ti 6:18,19; Hbr 13:16; Jam 2:15,16
to be		2Cr 8:8; 2Cr 9:2
forward		Gr. willing. See on 2Cr 8:3.

Correlating Passages

I give

	1Cr 7:25	Now 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.
	1Cr 7:40	But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

expedient

	2Cr 12:1	It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
	Pro 19:17	He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
	Mat 10:42	And 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.
	Jhn 11:50	Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
	Jhn 16:7	Nevertheless 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.
	Jhn 18:14	Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
	1Cr 6:12	All 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.
	1Cr 10:23	All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
	Phl 4:17	Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
	1Ti 6:18	That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
	1Ti 6:19	Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
	Hbr 13:16	But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
	Jam 2:15	If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
	Jam 2:16	And 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?

to be

	2Cr 8:8	I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
	2Cr 9:2	For 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.

forward

2Cr 8:3

For to [their] power, I bear record, yea, and beyond [their] power [they were] willing of themselves;

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Scott, Thomas. "2 Corinthians 8:10," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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