2 Corinthians 8:3

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Cross References

Exodus 35:29

All both men and women with devout mind offered gifts, that the works might be done which the Lord had commanded by the hand of Moses. All the children of Israel dedicated voluntary offerings to the Lord.

Exodus 35:5

Set aside with you first-fruits to the Lord. Let every one that is willing, and hath a ready heart, offer them to the Lord: gold, and silver, and brass:

Philemon 1:14

But without thy counsel I would do nothing: that thy good deed might not be as it were of necessity, but voluntary.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of the week let every one of you put apart with himself, laying up what it shall well please him; that when I come, the collections be not then to be made.

Acts 11:29

And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea:

1 Corinthians 9:17

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation is committed to me:

1 Chronicles 29:9

And the people rejoiced, when they promised their offerings willingly: because they offered them to the Lord with all their heart. And David the king rejoiced also with a great joy.

1 Peter 5:2

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking care of it, not by constraint, but willingly, according to God: not for filthy lucre's sake, but voluntarily:

1 Peter 4:11

If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it, as of the power, which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.

Colossians 4:13

For I bear him testimony that he hath much labour for you, and for them that are at Laodicea, and them at Hierapolis.

Philippians 2:13

For it is God who worketh in you, both to will and to accomplish, according to his good will.

Romans 10:2

For I bear them witness, that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

Psalm 110:3

His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

Galatians 4:15

Where is then your blessedness? For I bear you witness, that, if it could be done, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and would have given them to me.

Mark 14:8

She hath done what she could: she is come beforehand to anoint my body for burial.