2 Corinthians 8:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)3 For I testify that they gave [financial help] to the full limit of their ability, yes and even beyond it. [And they did this] entirely on their own, Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 For, as I can bear witness, [they gave] according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability; and [they did it] voluntarily, Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord, Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 I assure you that they gave what they could afford and even more than they could afford, and they did it voluntarily. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 And I bear witness to them, that they were willing to accept what was in accord with their ability, and even what was beyond their ability. Ver Capítulo |
You should serve as shepherds of God’s flock [i.e., the church], among whom you minister, providing careful oversight [of the people], not because you feel forced to, but because you want to, as this is in accordance with the way God wants it to be. Do not [serve as elders] simply out of a desire for the income you receive, but because your heart is in it.
If someone’s gift is speaking, he should [be sure to] say only what God wants him to. If a person’s gift is serving, he should do so by the strength provided by God [who supplies all such gifts]. This is so that, in using all gifts, God may be honored through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs honor and power forever and ever. May it be so.