20 The words “the gift itself” are not in the Greek text but are implied. Translators often supply an English phrase like “it is” () but in the context, Paul is clearly referring to the collection Titus was to oversee (2 Cor 8:4–7). Therefore there is no reason not to specify the referent (the gift) more narrowly for clarity.

In other versions

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have.

For if the eagerness is present according to what one has, it is acceptable not according to what one does not have.

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

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