2 Corinthians 8:3

New Century Version

I can tell you that they gave as much as they were able and even more than they could afford. No one told them to do it.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:9

The leaders gave willingly and completely to the Lord. The people rejoiced to see their leaders give so gladly, and King David was also very happy.

Psalm 110:3

Your people will join you on your day of battle. You have been dressed in holiness from birth; you have the freshness of a child.

Exodus 35:29

All the men and women of Israel who wanted to help brought gifts to the Lord for all the work the Lord had commanded Moses and the people to do.

Exodus 35:5

From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Let everyone who is willing bring this offering to the Lord: gold, silver, bronze,

Mark 14:8

This woman did the only thing she could do for me; she poured perfume on my body to prepare me for burial.

Acts 11:29

The followers all decided to help the believers who lived in Judea, as much as each one could.

Romans 10:2

I can say this about them: They really try to follow God, but they do not know the right way.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each one of you should put aside money as you have been blessed. Save it up so you will not have to collect money after I come.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I preach because it is my own choice, I have a reward. But if I preach and it is not my choice to do so, I am only doing the duty that was given to me.

Galatians 4:15

You were very happy then, but where is that joy now? I am ready to testify that you would have taken out your eyes and given them to me if that were possible.

Philippians 2:13

because God is working in you to help you want to do and be able to do what pleases him.

Colossians 4:13

I know he has worked hard for you and the people in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Because we loved you, we were happy to share not only God’s Good News with you, but even our own lives. You had become so dear to us!

Philemon 1:14

But I did not want to do anything without asking you first so that any good you do for me will be because you want to do it, not because I forced you.

1 Peter 4:11

Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:2

shepherd God’s flock, for whom you are responsible. Watch over them because you want to, not because you are forced. That is how God wants it. Do it because you are happy to serve, not because you want money.