For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 8 of 2 Corinthians. The contribution should be made according to each person’s ability. The equality sought does not mean imposing identical amounts but sharing so that the needs of some may be met through the abundance of others.
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Nicht geschieht das in der Meinung, daß die andern Ruhe haben, und ihr Trübsal, sondern daß es gleich sei.
Porque no digo esto para que haya para otros desahogo, y para vosotros apretura;
Pues no se trata de que otros tengan alivio mientras ustedes sufren estrechez, sino de que haya igualdad:
Car il s'agit, non de vous exposer à la détresse pour soulager les autres,
Poichè questo non si fa acciocchè vi sia alleggiamento per altri, ed aggravio per voi; ma, per far par pari, al tempo presente le vostra abbondanza sarà impiegata a sovvenire alla loro inopia.
Mas, não digo isto para que os outros tenham alívio, e vós opressão,
我不是要別人輕鬆,你們受累,而是要均勻:
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