1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| II Corinthians 8:15 | *He that had much, had nothing over: and he that had little, had no want. Exodus 16:18. | He that had much, etc. The words were spoken of those who gathered the manna. (Exodus 16:18.) Every one was there ordered to gather such a particular measure, called a gomer, and they who for fear of wanting, gathered more, found they had no more than the measure they were ordered to take, and they, who as it happened, took less, still found they had their measure of a gomer. By this example, St. Paul exhorts them to contribute to the relief of their brethren, with confidence in God's providence, and without fear of wanting themselves. (Witham) |