For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: |
For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened; |
For this is not for the ease of others and for your affliction, but by way of equality – |
Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality |
For it is not [intended] that other people be eased and relieved [of their responsibility] and you be burdened and suffer [unfairly]. |
For the collection [of money] is not being made in order that to others there might be relief from stress and strain and that pressure might be brought to bear upon you, |
Of course, I don’t mean that others should be relieved to an extent that leaves you in distress. |
For I do not want it to be a relief for others and a burden on you, |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
- Spiritual Deception; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard The antithetical nature of God and riches raises the question of whether the gospel of the kingdom of God can be truly received by peoples of nations where wealth is the god that is sacrificially served, obeyed and worshiped.