2 Corinthians 8:3

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Summary

2 Corinthians 8:3

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

To

1 Peter 4:11

I bear

Romans 10:2

Galatians 4:15

Colossians 4:13

Beyond

Bible References

To

remember, " he who sows sparingly, shall reap also sparingly: and he who sows bountifully, shall reap also bountifully."

she has done what she could: she has perfum'd my body previously to my burial.

then the disciples determin'd to send, each of them answerably to his abilities, some relief to the brethren residing in Judea: which they actually perform'd,

every sabbath-day let every one of you set apart something of what he has happily gain'd, for the common treasury, that there may be no collection when I come.

let a speaker deliver nothing but what is agreeable to the divine oracles: and let him that attends the poor, be active in proportion to the strength God has given him. amen.

I bear

for I bear them witness, that they have a zeal for God, but not guided by true knowledge.

what benedictions did you then pour out upon me! for I bear you witness, that, had it been practicable, you would have pulled out your very eyes, and given them to me.

the whole will of God. for I can witness for him, that he is ardently concern'd for you, and the christians of Laodicea,

Beyond

for what a man gives with a ready mind, according to his abilities, is well received; but not when he goes beyond his circumstances.

now if I do this willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, it is a dispensation of trust which must be discharged.

for it is God that influences your desires and endeavours, out of his benevolence to you.

Our affection therefore to you being so great, we were as ready to give our lives for you, as we were to communicate the divine gospel to you, so much did you engage our love.

but I would not do any thing without your consent; that your benefaction might not appear any ways forc'd, but perfectly voluntary.

to exhort you to feed the flock of God, which is among you: to take care of it, voluntarily, without reluctance, not from any view to sordid gain, but out of real affection;