2 Corinthians 8:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:9

David and the people were very happy that so much had been given to the LORD, and they all celebrated.

Psalm 110:3

Your glorious power will be seen on the day you begin to rule. You will wear the sacred robes and shine like the morning sun in all your strength.

Exodus 35:29

Moses had told the people what the LORD wanted them to do, and many of them decided to bring their gifts.

Exodus 35:5

I would welcome an offering from anyone who wants to give something. You may bring gold, silver, or bronze;

Mark 14:8

She has done all she could by pouring perfume on my body to prepare it for burial.

Acts 11:29

The followers in Antioch decided to send whatever help they could to the followers in Judea.

Romans 10:2

I know they love God, but they don't understand

1 Corinthians 16:2

That is, each Sunday each of you must put aside part of what you have earned. If you do this, you won't have to take up a collection when I come.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I preach because I want to, I will be paid. But even if I don't want to, it is still something God has sent me to do.

Galatians 4:15

Where is that good feeling now? I am sure that if it had been possible, you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you to make you willing and able to obey him.

Colossians 4:13

I have seen how much trouble he has gone through for you and for the followers in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

We cared so much for you, and you became so dear to us, that we were willing to give our lives for you when we gave you God's message.

Philemon 1:14

But I won't do anything unless you agree to it first. I want your act of kindness to come from your heart, and not be something you feel forced to do.

1 Peter 4:11

If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honour to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful for ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:2

Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make money.