Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 8:10
American Standard Version
And herein I give `my' judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will.
Amplified® Bible
[It is then] my counsel {and} my opinion in this matter that I give [you when I say]: It is profitable {and} fitting for you [now to complete the enterprise] which more than a year ago you not only began, but were the first to wish to do anything [about contributions for the relief of the saints at Jerusalem].
Contemporary English Version
A year ago you were the first ones to give, and you gave because you wanted to. So listen to my advice.
Darby English Version
And I give [my] opinion in this, for this is profitable for you who began before, not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago.
Good News Bible
My opinion is that it is better for you to finish now what you began last year. You were the first, not only to act, but also to be willing to act.
International Standard Version
I am giving you my opinion on this matter because it will be helpful to you. Last year you were not only willing to do something, but had already started to do it.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
I give {my} opinion in this matter, for this is to your advantage, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to do {this,} but also to desire {to do it.}
New International Version
And here is my advice about what is best for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so.
New King James Version
And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I give my opinion in this matter, for this proves your advantage, who became the first to begin a year ago not only to do this, but also to desire to do it.
Young's Literal Translation
and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you `is' expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before -- a year ago,
