The readiness to will (η προθυμια του θελειν). Old word from προθυμος (προ, θυμος), forwardness, eagerness (Acts 17:11…

As there was a readiness to will. Now accomplish the thing, and do not be satisfied with having begun it. Do not suppose that the intentio…

Now therefore perform the doing.—Better, complete the doing: for “perform the doing” is, in the modern use of th…

That as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. For if there be first a willing mind, it i…

Again Paul emphasizes that he is not giving orders but offering advice (cf. v.8a), though an imperative follows in v.11! It is clear from [Referenc…

Now what you have begun to do. It is probable that the zeal of the Corinthians had quickly cooled down; otherwise, they would, without any…

Now therefore perform the doing of it
This is a conclusion from the former advice, to finish what was readily willed…

Good purposes are like buds and blossoms, pleasant to see, and give hope of good fruit; but they are lost and mean nothing without good deeds. Good…

Here he uses the example of Christ to encourage the Corinthians to give alms, saying: I wish to affirm your good disposition for giving to the poor…