2 Corinthians 8:3 “For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyon…”

2 Corinthians 8:3

For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For to their power (I beare record) yea, and beyonde their power, they were willing,

Darby Translation

For according to [their] power, I bear witness, and beyond [their] power, [they were] willing of their own accord,

Young's Literal Translation

because, according to [their] power, I testify, and above [their] power, they were willing of themselves,

Bible in Basic English

For I give them witness, that as they were able, and even more than they were able, they gave from the impulse of their hearts,

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Cross references

“to”

Acts 11:29 1 Corinthians 16:2 1 Peter 4:11 Mark 14:8 2 Corinthians 9:6 2 Corinthians 9:7

Acts 11:29 · BSB

So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

1 Corinthians 16:2 · BSB

On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

1 Peter 4:11 · BSB

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory…

Mark 14:8 · BSB

She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.

2 Corinthians 9:6 · BSB

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

2 Corinthians 9:7 · BSB

Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

“I bear”

Romans 10:2 Galatians 4:15 Colossians 4:13

Romans 10:2 · BSB

For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge.

Galatians 4:15 · BSB

What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

Colossians 4:13 · BSB

For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

“beyond”

Exodus 35:5 Exodus 35:29 Philemon 1:14 1 Chronicles 29:9 1 Corinthians 9:17 1 Chronicles 29:13–17

Exodus 35:5 · BSB

Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

Exodus 35:29 · BSB

So all the men and women of the Israelites whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do.

Philemon 1:14 · BSB

But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.

1 Chronicles 29:9 · BSB

And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.

1 Corinthians 9:17 · BSB

If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

1 Chronicles 29:13–17 · BSB

Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.

Also

2 Corinthians 8:11–12

2 Corinthians 8:11–12 · BSB

Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

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