2 Corinthians 8:3
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,
In context
1 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
2 In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
3 For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,
4 they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
5 And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.
2 Corinthians 8:3 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,
- KJV King James Version
- For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
- WEB World English Bible
- For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
- ASV American Standard Version
- For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- because, according to [their] power, I testify, and above [their] power, they were willing of themselves,
- DBY Darby Translation
- For according to [their] power, I bear witness, and beyond [their] power, [they were] willing of their own accord,
- WBS Webster Bible
- For to their power, I bear testimony, and even beyond their power, they were willing of themselves;