2 Corinthians 8:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 8:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 8:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 8:15 — KJV
“As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.”
— 2 Corinthians 8:15 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 8:15 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 8:15
“And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:15: gathered, much, nothing
“And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:15: nothing, over, lack
“And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:15: gathered, much, little
“So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water? ran: Heb. overflowed”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:15: gathered, much, over
“And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:15: gathered, much, over
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