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As it is written, "He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack."
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The Principle of the Manna
Paul quotes Exodus 16:18, referencing the miraculous provision of manna. Commentators explain that when the Israelites gathered manna, God ensured that those who gathered much had no surplus and those who gathered little had no lack. This event serves as a powerful illustration of God's ideal for His people: a community where everyone's needs are met through His provision.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As it is written. See Exodus 16:18.
He that had gathered much, etc. This passage was originally applied to the gathering o…
19th Century
Anglican
He that had gathered much.—The quotation is from one of the readings of the Septuagint version of Exodus 16:18. The work …
Baptist
Had nothing over: and he that had gathered little had no lack. But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus fo…
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Paul now illustrates this principle of equality of supply from the account of God’s provision of manna to the Israelites in the wilderness ([Refere…
16th Century
Protestant
As it is written. The passage that Paul quotes refers to the manna, but let us hear what the Lord says by Moses. He intended this to serve…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As it is written In (Exodus 16:18)
he that gathered much has nothing over, and he tha…
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13th Century
Catholic
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…
