2 Corinthians 8:3 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

³ For I testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, they gave of their own accord,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³ For, as I can bear witness, [they gave] according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability; and [they did it] voluntarily,

American Standard Version (1901)

³ For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

Common English Bible

³ I assure you that they gave what they could afford and even more than they could afford, and they did it voluntarily.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³ And I bear witness to them, that they were willing to accept what was in accord with their ability, and even what was beyond their ability.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³ For according to their power (I bear them witness), and beyond their power, they were willing.

2 Corinthians 8:3 Tagairtí Cros

Mark 14:8

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

Acts 11:29

So the disciples, each according to his own ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who dwelt in Judea.

Romans 10:2

I can testify that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each one of you should set something aside, storing up whatever he may be prospered with, so that collections will not need to be taken when I come.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if I do it under compulsion, it is because I have been entrusted with a responsibility.

Galatians 4:15

What then has become of that sense of blessing you had? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your own 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 testify about him that he has much zeal for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

We had such strong affection for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become dear to us.

Philemon 1:14

But I did not want to do anything without yoʋr consent, so that yoʋr good deed might not be done out of compulsion, but of yoʋr own free will.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, he should do so as one who speaks the oracles of God; if anyone serves, he should do so as one who serves from strength as God supplies it, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly; not for sordid gain, but eagerly.