KJV: 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.
YLT: and now also finish doing it, that even as there is the readiness of the will, so also the finishing, out of that which ye have,
Darby: But now also complete the doing of it; so that as there was the readiness to be willing, so also to complete out of what ye have.
ASV: 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.
νυνὶ | Now |
Parse: Adverb Root: νυνί Sense: now, at this very moment. |
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καὶ | also |
Parse: Conjunction Root: καί Sense: and, also, even, indeed, but. |
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ποιῆσαι | doing |
Parse: Verb, Aorist Infinitive Active Root: ποιέω Sense: to make. |
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ἐπιτελέσατε | complete |
Parse: Verb, Aorist Imperative Active, 2nd Person Plural Root: ἐπιτελέω Sense: to bring to an end, accomplish, perfect, execute, complete. |
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ὅπως | so that |
Parse: Conjunction Root: ὅπως Sense: how, that. |
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καθάπερ | just as |
Parse: Adverb Root: καθάπερ Sense: according as, just as, even as. |
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ἡ | [there was] the |
Parse: Article, Nominative Feminine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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προθυμία | readiness |
Parse: Noun, Nominative Feminine Singular Root: προθυμία Sense: zeal, spirit, eagerness. |
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τοῦ | of the |
Parse: Article, Genitive Neuter Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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θέλειν | to will |
Parse: Verb, Present Infinitive Active Root: θέλω Sense: to will, have in mind, intend. |
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οὕτως | so |
Parse: Adverb Root: οὕτως Sense: in this manner, thus, so. |
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ἐπιτελέσαι | to complete |
Parse: Verb, Aorist Infinitive Active Root: ἐπιτελέω Sense: to bring to an end, accomplish, perfect, execute, complete. |
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ἐκ | out of |
Parse: Preposition Root: ἐκ Sense: out of, from, by, away from. |
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τοῦ | that which |
Parse: Article, Genitive Neuter Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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ἔχειν | you have |
Parse: Verb, Present Infinitive Active Root: ἔχω Sense: to have, i.e. to hold. |
Greek Commentary for 2 Corinthians 8:11
Old word from προτυμος prothumos They were quick to pledge. [source]
The finishing also (articular first aorist active infinitive). Out of your ability (ek tou echein). “Out of the having,” literally, and so, “out of what you can give” (2 Corinthians 8:12). [source]
“Out of the having,” literally, and so, “out of what you can give” (2 Corinthians 8:12). [source]
Wrong. Meyer justly remarks that it would be an indelicate compliment to the inclination of the readers, that it had originated from their possession. Render, according to your ability; better than Rev. out of your ability. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for 2 Corinthians 8:11
Ἑξ as in 2 Corinthians 8:11, according to. I speak on the principle that your abundance should go to equalize the difference created by their want. [source]
Only here and 1 Timothy 5:2. Ἁγνός pure 1 Timothy 5:22; Titus 2:5. In Paul, 2 Corinthians 8:11; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Philemon 4:8. Also in James, Peter, and 1John. Ἁγνότης purity 2 Corinthians 6:6; 2 Corinthians 11:3. olxx, oClass. Ἁγνός always with a moral sense; not limited to sins of the flesh, but covering purity in motives as well as in acts. In 1 John 3:3, of Christ. In 2 Corinthians 11:2, of virgin purity. In James 3:17, as a characteristic of heavenly wisdom. Ἁγνῶς purely(Philemon 1:17), of preaching the gospel with unmixed motives. The verb ἁγνίζειν topurify, which in lxx is used only of ceremonial purification, has that meaning in four of the seven instances in N.T. (John 11:55; Acts 21:24, Acts 21:26; Acts 24:18). In the others (James 4:8; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:3) it is used of purifying the heart and soul. [source]
Not strong enough. The word is compounded of πρό , forward, and θυμός , heart or spirit. Hence Rev., with a ready mind; a forward spirit; denoting not mere willingness, but zeal. Only here in New Testament. Compare the kindred adjective πρόθυμος , ready (Romans 1:15; Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38), and the kindred noun προθυμία , readiness (2 Corinthians 8:11, 2 Corinthians 8:12, 2 Corinthians 8:19; 2 Corinthians 9:2). [source]