2 Corinthians 8:12

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Εἰ γὰρ ἡ προθυμία πρόκειται, καθὸ ἐὰν ἔχῃ, τις εὐπρόσδεκτος οὐ καθὸ οὐκ ἔχει.

Transliteration

If for the prothymia prokeitai, according to what if one echē, [it is] euprosdektos not according to what one not echei.

Grammar Details

• *Ei*: conditional conjunction - if
• *gar*: postpositive conjunction - for
• *prothymia*: nominative, feminine singular - readiness/eagerness
• *prokeitai*: present indicative middle, 3rd person singular - is present/is set forth
• *katho*: adverb - according to what
• *ean*: conditional particle - if
• *echē*: present subjunctive active, 3rd person singular - one might have
• *tis*: nominative, masculine singular indefinite - someone/anyone
• *euprosdektos*: nominative, feminine singular - acceptable/welcome
• *ouk*: negative particle - not
• *echei*: present indicative active, 3rd person singular - one has

Word Meanings

• *prothymia*: readiness/eagerness/willingness
• *prokeitai*: is present/is set forth/exists/is available
• *echē*: one might have/possess/hold
• *euprosdektos*: acceptable/welcome/well-received
• *echei*: one has/possesses/holds

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  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.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  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.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  For{G1063} if{G1487} the readiness{G4288} is there,{G4295} [it is] acceptable{G2144} according as{G2526} [a man]{G5100} hath,{G1437} not{G3756} according as{G2526} [he] hath{G2192} not.{G3756}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  For{G1063} if there{G1487} be first{G4295}{(G5736)} a willing mind{G4288}, it is accepted{G2144} according to{G2526} that{G1437} a man{G5100} hath{G2192}{(G5725)}, and not{G3756} according to that{G2526} he hath{G2192}{(G5719)} not{G3756}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  For if ther be fyrst a willynge mynde it is accepted accordynge to that a man hath and not accordinge to that he hath not.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  For yf there be a wyllinge mynde, it is accepted acordinge to that a man hath, not acordinge to that he hath not.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For if there be first a willing minde, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For if there be first a wyllyng mynde, it is accepted accordyng to that a man hath, and not accordyng to that he hath not.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  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.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don't have.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  for if the willing mind is present, according to that which any one may have it is well-accepted, not according to that which he hath not;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For if the readiness is there, `it is' acceptable according as `a man' hath, not according as `he' hath not.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For if the readiness is there, [it is] acceptable according as [a man] hath, not according as [he] hath not.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  For if there is a ready mind, a man will have God's approval in the measure of what he has, and not of what he has not.

• World English Bible (2000)

  For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don't have.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Cor 9:7 : 7 Each person should give as they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
• Luke 16:10 : 10 Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
• Luke 21:1-4 : 1 Looking up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. 2 He also saw a poor widow putting in two small coins. 3 He said, 'Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.' 4 For they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she had to live on.
• Mark 12:42-44 : 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small coins, which amounted to a penny. 43 Summoning his disciples, he said to them, 'Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, has put in everything she had—all she had to live on.'
• Mark 14:7-8 : 7 For you will always have the poor with you, and you can help them whenever you want, but you will not always have me. 8 She did what she could; she anointed my body beforehand for burial.
• Luke 7:44-46 : 44 Turning to the woman, He said to Simon, 'Do you see this woman? I entered your house, and you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 You gave Me no kiss, but from the time I came in, she has not stopped kissing My feet. 46 You did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.
• Luke 12:47-48 : 47 That servant who knew his master’s will and did not prepare or act according to his will, will be beaten with many blows. 48 But the one who did not know and did things deserving of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.
• Exod 25:2 : 2 Speak to the Israelites, so they take an offering for Me. Accept the offering from everyone whose heart moves them to give.
• Exod 35:5 : 5 Take a contribution for the LORD from what you have. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring the LORD's offering: gold, silver, and bronze.
• Exod 35:21-22 : 21 Everyone whose heart was stirred and whose spirit was willing came and brought their offering to the LORD for the work on the tent of meeting, for all its service, and for the sacred garments. 22 Both men and women, all who were willinghearted, brought brooches, earrings, rings, ornaments, and all kinds of gold items—each person gave an offering of gold to the LORD.
• Exod 35:29 : 29 All the men and women whose hearts were willing to bring offerings for all the work the LORD had commanded through Moses brought them as a freewill offering to the LORD.
• 1 Chr 29:3-9 : 3 Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now dedicate my personal treasure of gold and silver for the house of my God, in addition to all I have already provided for the holy house. 4 This includes three thousand talents of gold from Ophir and seven thousand talents of refined silver to overlay the walls of the buildings. 5 Gold for the gold work and silver for the silver work, and for all the work done by the craftsmen. Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the LORD today? 6 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. 7 They gave for the work of the house of God: five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. 8 And those who had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. 9 The people rejoiced at their willing offering, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD. And King David also rejoiced greatly. 10 David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, "Blessed are you, LORD, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting." 11 Yours, LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; indeed, everything in the heavens and on the earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom, and you are exalted as head over all. 12 Wealth and honor come from you, and you rule over everything. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. 13 Now, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name. 14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give so generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. 15 For we are strangers and temporary residents before you, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. 16 LORD our God, all this abundance that we have provided to build you a house for your holy name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you. 17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. In the uprightness of my heart, I have freely offered all these things; and now I have seen your people, who are present here, joyfully and willingly give to you. 18 LORD, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep these intentions and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and direct their hearts toward you.
• 2 Chr 6:8 : 8 But the LORD said to my father David, 'Because it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well to have this desire in your heart.
• Prov 19:22 : 22 What is desirable in a person is kindness, and it is better to be poor than a liar.
• 1 Pet 4:10 : 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.