2 Corinthians 8:3

The Passion Translation

For I can verify that they spontaneously gave, not only according to their means but far beyond what they could afford.

Cross References

Psalm 110:3

Your people will be your love offerings. In the day of your mighty power you will be exalted, and in the brightness of your holy ones you will shine as an army arising from the womb of the dawn, anointed with the dew of your youth!

Mark 14:8

When she poured the fragrant oil over me, she was preparing my body in advance of my burial. She has done all that she could to honor me.

Acts 11:29

So they determined that each believer, according to his or her ability, would give an offering to send as relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Romans 10:2

For I know that although they are deeply devoted to God, they are unenlightened.

1 Corinthians 16:2

Every Sunday, each of you make a generous offering by taking a portion of whatever God has blessed you with and place it in safekeeping. Then I won’t have to make a special appeal when I come.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If it were my own idea to preach as a way to make a living, I would expect to be paid. Since it’s not my idea but God’s, who commissioned me, I am entrusted with the stewardship of the gospel whether or not I’m paid.

Galatians 4:15

Some of you were even willing, if it were possible, to pluck out your own eyes to replace mine! Where is that kindhearted and free spirit now?

Philippians 2:13

God will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to do what pleases him.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

With a mother’s love and affectionate attachment to you, we were very happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our lives—because you had become so dear to us.

Philemon 1:14

However, I did not want to make this decision without your consent, so that your act of kindness would not be a matter of obligation but out of willingness.

1 Peter 4:11

For example, if you have a speaking gift, speak as though God were speaking his words through you. If you have the gift of serving, do it passionately with the strength God gives you, so that in everything God alone will be glorified through Jesus Christ. For to him belong the power and the glory forever throughout all ages! Amen.

1 Peter 5:2

to be compassionate shepherds who tenderly care for God’s flock and who feed them well, for you have the responsibility to guide, protect, and oversee. Consider it a joyous pleasure and not merely a religious duty. Lead from the heart under God’s leadership—not as a way to gain finances dishonestly but as a way to eagerly and cheerfully serve.