Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
I testify that, on their own, according to their ability and beyond their ability,
New American Standard Bible
For I testify that
King James Version
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
International Standard Version
I can testify that by their own free will they have given to the utmost of their ability, yes, even beyond their ability.
A Conservative Version
so that according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, willingly,
American Standard Version
For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
Amplified
For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave voluntarily,
An Understandable Version
For I testify that they gave [financial help] to the full limit of their ability, yes and even beyond it. [And they did this] entirely on their own,
Anderson New Testament
for I testify that according to their power, and beyond their power, they gave voluntarily,
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,
Common New Testament
For I testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, they gave of their own free will,
Daniel Mace New Testament
(I bear them witness) yea, and beyond their power:
Darby Translation
For according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they were willing of their own accord,
Godbey New Testament
Because I witness, that according to their ability, and beyond their ability they were anxious,
Goodspeed New Testament
For they have given to the utmost of their ability, as I can bear them witness, and beyond it,
John Wesley New Testament
That to their power, I testify, and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves,
Julia Smith Translation
For according to power, I testify, and above power chosen voluntarily;
King James 2000
For to their ability, I bear record, yea, and beyond their ability they were willing of themselves;
Lexham Expanded Bible
I testify that [they gave] according to [their] ability, and beyond [their] ability, by their own choice,
Modern King James verseion
For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability; they gave willingly;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For to their powers - I bear them record - yea and beyond their power, they were willing of their own accord,
Moffatt New Testament
I can testify that up to their means, aye and beyond their means, they have given ??4 begging me of their own accord, most urgently, for the favour of contributing to the support of the saints.
Montgomery New Testament
For I can testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own free will, too, they have given help.
NET Bible
For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,
New Heart English Bible
For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
Noyes New Testament
for according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
Sawyer New Testament
For according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, of their own accord,
The Emphasized Bible
That, according to power, I bear witness, and beyond power, of their own accord, they acted , -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For unto their power, I bear them witness, and above their power, they were voluntarily ready [to give]:
Twentieth Century New Testament
I can bear witness that to the full extent of their power, and even beyond their power, spontaneously,
Webster
For to their power, I bear testimony, and even beyond their power, they were willing of themselves;
Weymouth New Testament
For I can testify that to the utmost of their power, and even beyond their power, they have of their own free will given help.
Williams New Testament
For they have given, I can testify, to the utmost of their ability, and even beyond their ability. Of their own accord,
World English Bible
For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
Worrell New Testament
For, according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord;
Worsley New Testament
For to their power, I bear them witness, yea and beyond their power, they contributed of their own accord:
Youngs Literal Translation
because, according to their power, I testify, and above their power, they were willing of themselves,
Themes
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Missionaries » With a superabundant liberality
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Sacrificial giving » The churches of macedonia
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
Interlinear
Dunamis
δύναμις
Dunamis
power, mighty work, strength, miracle, might, virtue, mighty,
Usage: 95
Martureo
References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 8:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Generosity In Giving
2
During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity.
Cross References
Exodus 35:29
So the Israelites brought a freewill offering to the Lord, all the men and women whose hearts prompted them to bring something for all the work that the Lord, through Moses, had commanded to be done.
Exodus 35:5
Take
Exodus 35:21-22
Everyone whose heart was moved 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.
1 Chronicles 29:5-6
the gold for the gold work and the silver for the silver, for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the Lord today?”
1 Chronicles 29:9
Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to give, for they had given to the Lord with a whole heart.
1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of the week,
1 Chronicles 29:13-17
Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks and praise Your glorious name.
Psalm 110:3
on Your day of battle.
In holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn,
the dew of Your youth belongs to You.
Mark 14:8
Acts 11:29
So each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.
Romans 10:2
I can testify about them that they have zeal for God,
1 Corinthians 9:17
For if I do this willingly, I have a reward, but if unwillingly, I am entrusted
2 Corinthians 8:11-12
But now finish the task
2 Corinthians 8:16-17
Thanks be to God who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Remember this:
Galatians 4:15
What happened to this sense of being blessed you had? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.
Philippians 2:13
For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purpose.
Colossians 4:13
For I testify about him that he works hard
1 Thessalonians 2:8
We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
1 Peter 4:11
If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides,
1 Peter 5:2
Shepherd God’s flock among you,