2 Corinthians 8:15
“As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.””
What does 2 Corinthians 8:15 mean?
Paul is quoting from the story of manna in the desert (Exodus 16), where God provided food for the Israelites daily. Some people gathered more than others, but when they measured what they'd collected, everyone ended up with exactly what they needed, no matter how much effort they'd put in. He uses this to encourage the Corinthian church to share generously with struggling Christians in Jerusalem, showing that when we give freely, God takes care of making sure no one goes without. It's a beautiful picture of how abundance isn't really about how much we hoard for ourselves, but about trusting that God provides for everyone when we're willing to give.