2 Corinthians 8:3 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

I assure you that by their own free will they have given all they could, even more than they could afford.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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,

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

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.

WBS:

For to their power, I bear testimony, and even 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,

YLT:

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

2 Corinthians 8:3 Cross References

XREF:

1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:11 But now finish doing it also, so that just as there was the readiness to desire it, so there may be also the completion of it by your ability. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

8:3 For to [their] power, I bear record, yea, and beyond [their] power [they were] {c} willing of themselves;
(c) Of their own accord they were generous.

PNT:

8:3 For to [their] power... and beyond [their] power. It was not the greatness of their contribution, but the fact that they gave not only up to, but even beyond their ability, which made their liberality so rich. The widow who gave her mite did more than the rich men who cast in out of their abundance. Compare Mr 12:41-44 Lu 21:1-4.
[They were] willing of themselves. Required no urging.

MHC:

8:1-6 The grace of God must be owned as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. It is great grace and favour from God, if we are made useful to others, and forward to any good work. He commends the charity of the Macedonians. So far from needing that Paul should urge them, they prayed him to receive the gift. Whatever we use or lay out for God, it is only giving him what is his own. All we give for charitable uses, will not be accepted of God, nor turn to our advantage, unless we first give ourselves to the Lord. By ascribing all really good works to the grace of God, we not only give the glory to him whose due it is, but also show men where their strength is. Abundant spiritual joy enlarges men's hearts in the work and labour of love. How different this from the conduct of those who will not join in any good work, unless urged into it!

CONC:

Ability Able Accord Bear Beyond Entirely Free Hearts Impulse Power Record Testify Testimony Themselves Utmost Willing Witness Yea Yes

Ability Able Accord Bear Free Help Impulse Means Power Record Testify Testimony Themselves Utmost Willing Witness

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