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.
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Gill's Exposition
Now therefore perform the doing of it,.... This is a conclusion from the former advice, to finish what was readily willed; for as it is not enough to do a thing, unless it is done cheerfully and…
Barnes' Notes
As there was a readiness to will - Now accomplish the thing, and be not satisfied with having begun it. Do not suppose that the intention was sufficient, or that you are now released from the…
Adam Clarke
A readiness to will, so there may be a performance - Ye have willed and purposed this; now perform it.
Out of that which ye have - Give as God has enabled you; and give as God has disposed you. He…
In these verses the apostle uses several cogent arguments to stir up the Corinthians to this good work of charity.
I. He urges upon them the consideration of their eminence in other gifts and graces,…
Cambridge Bible
Now therefore perform the doing of it The words perform, performance, in this verse should rather be rendered complete, completion. See ch. 2Co 7:1, where the participle of the same verb is rendered…