2 Corinthians 8:3

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ὅτι κατὰ δύναμιν, μαρτυρῶ, καὶ παρὰ δύναμιν, αὐθαίρετοι

RP2018

Ὅτι κατὰ δύναμιν, μαρτυρῶ, καὶ ὑπὲρ δύναμιν αὐθαίρετοι,

TR-Boyd

Ὅτι κατὰ δύναμιν, μαρτυρῶ, καὶ ὑπὲρ δύναμιν αὐθαίρετοι,

SCR1894

οτι κατα δυναμιν μαρτυρω και υπερ δυναμιν αυθαιρετοι

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Exodus 35:5Take 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 35:29So 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.
• Exodus 35:21–22And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. So all who had willing…
• 2 Corinthians 9:6–7Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For…
• Philemon 1:14But 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 Corinthians 9:17If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.
• Acts 11:29So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
• 1 Chronicles 29:9And 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 16:2On 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 Chronicles 29:13–17Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name. But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own…
• Philippians 2:13For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
• 1 Chronicles 29:5–6for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes…
• 1 Peter 4:11If 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…
• 1 Thessalonians 2:8We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.
• 1 Peter 5:2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
• 2 Corinthians 8:16–17But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

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