An Equality 2 Corinthians 8:14

Paul the apostle shared with the church members in Corinth when it comes to giving he and his companions, “mean not that other men be eased, and you burdened”, and in chapter eight and verse fourteen of Second Corinthians, Paul wrote how there should be, “an equality” where we read:

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:

The verse begins, “But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, ...” Paul began with the word, “but” which is a disassociation conjunction that means what is about to be written takes precedence over what was just stated “by an equality” or “by fairness and what is equitable”, “that now” which refers to “so at this present time and moment” “at this time” which means “due measure, hence, opportune, seasonal and a larger or smaller portion of time” “your abundance” or “the church members' residue, remains and what is left over” “may be a supply” which means “toward and intent and purpose” “for their want” or “for the Macedonians' lack, poverty, deficiency and destitution”. Paul wanted the church members to give of their “abundance” so others “lack” should be provided.

The verse continues, “... that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:” Paul added the words, “that their abundance” which means “the Macedonians' residue, remains and what is left over” “also” which means “even as and indeed” “be a supply” or “be toward and intent and purpose” “for your want” which means “for the church members' lack, poverty, deficiency and destitution”: “that there may be” or “so there would become, come into existence, come to pass and happen” “equality” or “fairness and what is equitable”. Paul knew there would be times where the Macedonian churches would be able to supply the Corinthian church members' “lack” and when they did so, there would be “equality” between them.

When we meditate upon these words of Paul, we see his care that “equality” in giving be among the churches. There were times when one church had more abundant supply than others, and they were to “share their supply” so that no one lacked. Churches demonstrate a Christ like attitude when they care for one another in this manner, and let us allow the Lord Jesus to help us know His idea about “giving” and implement it when we see opportunity to do so.

Next time Paul shares about, “”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then,

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