Parallel Verses
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,
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;
Holman Bible
I testify that, on their own, according to their ability and beyond their ability,
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.
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 because in spite of a terrible test of trouble, the mighty flood of their gladness mingling with the depths of their poverty has overflowed and resulted in the abundance of their liberality. 3 For they have given, I can testify, to the utmost of their ability, and even beyond their ability. Of their own accord, 4 with earnest entreaty, they kept on begging me for the favor of sharing in this service that is being rendered to God's people.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week each of you must put aside and store up something in proportion as he is prospered, so that no contributions need be made when I come back.
Mark 14:8
She has done all she could; she has beforehand perfumed my body for my burial.
Acts 11:29
So the disciples decided to send a contribution, each in proportion to his prosperity, to help the brothers who lived in Judea.
Romans 10:2
For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but they are not intelligently so.
1 Corinthians 9:17
For if I do it of my own accord, I get my pay; but if I am unwilling to do it, I still am entrusted with trusteeship.
2 Corinthians 8:11-12
Now finish doing it too, so that your readiness to finish it may be just like your readiness to start it, in accordance with what you have.
2 Corinthians 8:16-17
But thanks be to God, who kindles in the heart of Titus the same enthusiasm for you that I have;
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Now this is the way it is: Whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly too, but whoever sows bountifully will reap bountifully too.
Galatians 4:15
Where is your self-congratulation? For I can testify that you would have torn out your very eyes, if you could, and have given them to me.
Philippians 2:13
for it is God Himself who is at work in you to help you desire it as well as do it.
Colossians 4:13
For I can testify how great his toiling for you is and for the brothers in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
1 Thessalonians 2:8
Because we were yearning for you so tenderly, we were willing, not only to share with you God's good news, but to lay down our very lives too for you, all because you were so dearly loved by us.
1 Peter 4:11
If anyone is preaching, let him do it as one who utters the oracles of God; if anyone is rendering any service to others, let him do it with all the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:2
be shepherds of the flock of God that is among you, not as though you had to but of your own free will, not from the motive of personal profit but freely,