2 Corinthians 8:5

World English Bible (WEB)

This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.

In context

3 For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

4 begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

5 This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.

6 So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.

7 But as you abound in everything—in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us—see that you also abound in this grace.

WEB World English Bible: This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
KJV King James Version: And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: 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.
ASV American Standard Version: and this, not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: and not according as we expected, but themselves they did give first to the Lord, and to us, through the will of God,
DBY Darby Translation: And not according as we hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord, and to us by God's will.
WBS Webster Bible: And this they did , not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God: