2 Corinthians 8:3 - The Scriptures 1998

³ Because I bear witness that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave voluntarily,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³ 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)

³ For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

Common English Bible

³ 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

³ 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.

2 Corinthians 8:3 Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:9

And the people rejoiced, for they had given voluntarily, because with a perfect heart they had given voluntarily to יהוה. And Dawiḏ

Psalm 110:3

Your people volunteer in the day of Your might, In the splendours of set-apartness! From the womb, from the morning, You have the dew of Your youth!

Exodus 35:29

The children of Yisra’ĕ

Exodus 35:5

‘Take from among you a contribution to יהוה. Everyone whose heart so moves him, let him bring it as a contribution to יהוה : gold, and silver, and bronze,

Mark 14:8

“What she had, she used. She took it beforehand to anoint My body for the burial.

Acts 11:29

So the taught ones, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Yehuḏ

Romans 10:2

For I bear them witness that they have an ardour for Elohim, but not according to knowledge.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of the week let each one of you set aside, storing up whatever he is prospered, so that there are no collections when I come.

1 Corinthians 9:17

For if I do this voluntarily I have a reward, but if not voluntarily, I am entrusted with a management.

Galatians 4:15

What then was your blessedness? For I bear you witness, that if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and given them to me.

Philippians 2:13

for it is Elohim who is working in you both to desire and to work for His good pleasure.

Colossians 4:13

For I bear him witness that he has a deep concern for you, and for those who are in Laodikeia and those in Hierapolis.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So, having a tender affection for you, we were well pleased to share with you not only the Good News of Elohim, but also our own lives, because you have become beloved to us.

Philemon 1:14

But without your opinion I wished to do none at all, so that your good deed should not be by way of necessity, but voluntary.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, let it be as the Words of Elohim. If anyone serves, let it be as with the strength which Elohim provides, so that Elohim might be praised in it all through יהושע  Messiah, to whom belong the esteem and the rule forever and ever. Amĕ

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd the flock of Elohim which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but voluntarily, not out of greed for filthy gain, but eagerly,