Parallel Verses
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,
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,
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 How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others. 3 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, 4 Seriously requesting us that they might have a part in this grace of being servants to the needs of the saints:
Cross References
Exodus 35:29
The children of Israel, every man and woman, from the impulse of their hearts, gave their offerings freely to the Lord for the work which the Lord had given Moses orders to have done.
Exodus 35:5
Take from among you an offering to the Lord; everyone who has the impulse in his heart, let him give his offering to the Lord; gold and silver and brass;
Exodus 35:21-22
And everyone whose heart was moved, everyone who was guided by the impulse of his spirit, came with his offering for the Lord, for whatever was needed for the Tent of meeting and its work and for the holy robes.
1 Chronicles 29:5-6
Gold for the gold things, and silver for the silver things, and for every sort of work to be done by the expert workmen. Who then will come forward, offering himself this day for the Lord's work?
1 Chronicles 29:9
Then the people were glad because their offerings were freely given, for with a true heart they freely gave what they had to the Lord; and David the king was full of joy.
1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of the week, let every one of you put by him in store, in measure as he has done well in business, so that it may not be necessary to get money together when I come.
1 Chronicles 29:13-17
So now, our God, we give you praise, honouring the glory of your name.
Mark 14:8
She has done what she was able: she has put oil on my body to make it ready for its last resting-place.
Acts 11:29
And the disciples, everyone as he was able, made a decision to send help to the brothers living in Judaea:
Romans 10:2
For I give witness of them that they have a strong desire for God, but not with knowledge.
1 Corinthians 9:17
But if I do it gladly, I have a reward; and if not, I am under orders to do it.
2 Corinthians 8:11-12
Then make the doing of it complete; so that as you had a ready mind, you may give effect to it as you are able.
2 Corinthians 8:16-17
But praise be to God, who puts the same care for you into the heart of Titus.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
But in the Writings it says, He who puts in only a small number of seeds, will get in the same; and he who puts them in from a full hand, will have produce in full measure from them.
Galatians 4:15
Where then is that happy condition of yours? because I give you witness, that, if possible, you would have taken out your eyes and given them to me.
Philippians 2:13
For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, for his good pleasure.
Colossians 4:13
For I give witness of him that he has undergone much trouble for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.
1 Thessalonians 2:8
Even so, being full of loving desire for you, we took delight in giving you not only God's good news, but even our lives, because you were dear to us.
1 Peter 4:11
If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.
1 Peter 5:2
Keep watch over the flock of God which is in your care, using your authority, not as forced to do so, but gladly; and not for unclean profit but with a ready mind;