2 Corinthians 8:3 - Revised Standard Version

For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own free will,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For, as I can bear witness, [they gave] according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability; and [they did it] voluntarily,

American Standard Version (1901)

For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

Common English Bible

I assure you that they gave what they could afford and even more than they could afford, and they did it voluntarily.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For according to their power (I bear them witness), and beyond their power, they were willing.

2 Corinthians 8:3 Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:9

Then the people rejoiced because these had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the Lord; David the king also rejoiced greatly.

Psalm 110:3

Your people will offer themselves freely on the day you lead your host upon the holy mountains. From the womb of the morning like dew your youth will come to you.

Exodus 35:29

All the men and women, the people of Israel, whose heart moved them to bring anything for the work which the Lord had commanded by Moses to be done, brought it as their freewill offering to the Lord.

Exodus 35:5

Take from among you an offering to the Lord; whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring the Lord's offering: gold, silver, and bronze;

Mark 14:8

She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for burying.

Acts 11:29

And the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brethren who lived in Judea;

Romans 10:2

I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but it is not enlightened.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions need not be made when I come.

1 Corinthians 9:17

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission.

Galatians 4:15

What has become of the satisfaction you felt? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.

Philippians 2:13

for God is at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Colossians 4:13

For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in La-odicea and in Hi-erapolis.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

Philemon 1:14

but I preferred to do nothing without your consent in order that your goodness might not be by compulsion but of your own free will.

1 Peter 4:11

whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service, as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:2

Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly,