2 Corinthians 8:3

The English Standar Version

For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own free will,

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:9

Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the LORD. David the king also rejoiced greatly.

Psalm 110:3

Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power,[1] in holy garments;[2] from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours.[3]

Exodus 35:29

All the men and women, the people of Israel, whose heart moved them to bring anything for the work that the LORD had commanded by Moses to be done brought it as a freewill offering to the LORD.

Exodus 35:5

Take from among you a contribution to the LORD. Whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring the LORD's contribution: gold, silver, and bronze;

Mark 14:8

She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for burial.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples determined, everyone according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers[3] living in Judea.

Romans 10:2

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

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.

1 Corinthians 9:17

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward, but not of my own will, I am still entrusted with a stewardship.

Galatians 4:15

What then has become of the blessing you felt? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have gouged out your eyes and given them to me.

Philippians 2:13

for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Colossians 4:13

For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

Philemon 1:14

but I preferred to do nothing without your consent in order that your goodness might not be by compulsion but of your own free will.

1 Peter 4:11

whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies -- in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:2

shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,[1] not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;[2] not for shameful gain, but eagerly;