2 Corinthians 8:3

Good News Translation

I can assure you that they gave as much as they could, and even more than they could. Of their own free will

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:9

The people had given willingly to the Lord, and they were happy that so much had been given. King David also was extremely happy.

Psalm 110:3

On the day you fight your enemies, your people will volunteer. Like the dew of early morning your young men will come to you on the sacred hills.

Exodus 35:29

All the people of Israel who wanted to brought their offering to the Lord for the work which he had commanded Moses to do.

Exodus 35:5

Make an offering to the Lord. Everyone who wishes to do so is to bring an offering of gold, silver, or bronze;

Mark 14:8

She did what she could; she poured perfume on my body to prepare it ahead of time for burial.

Acts 11:29

The disciples decided that they each would send as much as they could to help their fellow believers who lived in Judea.

Romans 10:2

I can assure you that they are deeply devoted to God; but their devotion is not based on true knowledge.

1 Corinthians 16:2

Every Sunday each of you must put aside some money, in proportion to what you have earned, and save it up, so that there will be no need to collect money when I come.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I did my work as a matter of free choice, then I could expect to be paid; but I do it as a matter of duty, because God has entrusted me with this task.

Galatians 4:15

You were so happy! What has happened? I myself can say that you would have taken out your own eyes, if you could, and given them to me.

Philippians 2:13

because God is always at work in you to make you willing and able to obey his own purpose.

Colossians 4:13

I can personally testify to his hard work for you and for the people in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Because of our love for you we were ready to share with you not only the Good News from God but even our own lives. You were so dear to us!

Philemon 1:14

However, I do not want to force you to help me; rather, I would like for you to do it of your own free will. So I will not do anything unless you agree.

1 Peter 4:11

Those who preach must preach God's messages; those who serve must serve with the strength that God gives them, so that in all things praise may be given to God through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:2

to be shepherds of the flock that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a real desire to serve.