2 Corinthians 8:3

New International Reader's Version

I tell you that they gave as much as they could. In fact, they gave even more than they could. Completely on their own,

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:9

The people were happy when they saw what their leaders had been willing to give. The leaders had given freely. With their whole heart they had given everything to the Lord. King David was filled with joy.

Psalm 110:3

Your troops will be willing to fight for you on the day of battle. Your young men will be wrapped in holy majesty. They will come to you like the fresh dew that falls early in the morning.

Exodus 35:29

All the men and women of Israel who wanted to bring offerings to the Lord brought them to him. The offerings were for all the work the Lord had commanded Moses to tell them to do.

Exodus 35:5

Take an offering for the Lord from what you have. Those who want to can bring an offering to the Lord. Here is what they can bring. “gold, silver and bronze

Mark 14:8

She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body to prepare me to be buried.

Acts 11:29

The believers decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea. All of them helped as much as they could.

Romans 10:2

I can tell you for certain that they really want to serve God. But how they are trying to do it is not based on knowledge.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each of you should put some money away. The amount should be in keeping with how much money you make. Save the money so that you won’t have to take up an offering when I come.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I preach because I want to, I get a reward. If I preach because I have to, I’m only doing my duty.

Galatians 4:15

So why aren’t you treating me the same way now? Suppose you could have torn out your own eyes and given them to me. Then you would have done it. I am a witness to this.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you. He wants your plans and your acts to fulfill his good purpose.

Colossians 4:13

I am happy to tell you that he is working very hard for you. He is also working hard for everyone in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

we cared for you. We loved you so much. So we were happy to share with you God’s good news. We were also happy to share our lives with you.

Philemon 1:14

But I didn’t want to do anything unless you agreed. Any favor you do must be done because you want to do it, not because you have to.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, they should do it as one speaking God’s words. If anyone serves, they should do it with the strength God provides. Then in all things God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:2

Be shepherds of God’s flock, the believers under your care. Watch over them, though not because you have to. Instead, do it because you want to. That’s what God wants you to do. Don’t do it because you want to get money in dishonest ways. Do it because you really want to serve.