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2Co 8:14. Καὶ τὸ-περίσσευμα, that also their abundance) in spiritual things.[47]-γένηται εἰς) We have the same expression at Gal 3:14.-τὸ ὑμῶν ὑστέρημα, your [spiritual] want) inasmuch as ye were Gentiles. Their [spiritual] abundance had already begun to supply the want of the Corinthians; he is therefore speaking of continuation, increase, and reward [in spiritual things]. Nor yet would I venture to deny, that the corporeal abundance also of the Jews would sometimes supply the corporeal want of the Gentiles; for the limitation is omitted, 2Co 8:13, note. Although [the view that the reference is to] the spiritual abundance of Israel is supported by the parallel passage, Rom 15:27.-ἰσότης, equality) in spiritual things.
[47] As Jews. Eng. Ver. evidently takes it of temporal abundance, i.e., that if hereafter ye be in want, their abundance may supply you, as you now supply them. But Beng. takes both “your abundance” (temporal) and theirs (spiritual) of the present time.-ED.