2 Corinthians 8:12

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
World English Bible (WEB)
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}.
Strong's King James
(12) For if this fervency is present, it's acceptable according to what perhaps someone has, not according to what they don't have.
The F.O.G*
[12] Remember, if the eager willingness is there, your gift is valuable based on what you actually have, not on what you don't have. God looks at the heart behind the gift, not just its size.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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;
Young's Literal Translation

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