2 Corinthians 8:3
And I bear witness to them, that they were willing to accept what was in accord with their ability, and even what was beyond their ability.
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In The King James Version
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
In Context
Cross References
Exodus 35:5Separate from among you the first-fruits to the Lord. Let all who are willing and have a ready soul offer these to the Lord: gold, and silver, and brass,
Exodus 35:29All the men and women offered donations with a devout mind, so that the works might be done which the Lord had ordered by the hand of Moses. All the sons of Israel dedicated voluntary offerings to the Lord.
1 Chronicles 29:9And the people rejoiced, since they were promising their votive offerings willingly. For they were offering these to the Lord with all their heart. And king David also rejoiced with great gladness.
Psalms 110:3Confession and magnificence are his work. And his justice remains from age to age.
Acts 11:29Then the disciples declared, according to what each one possessed, what they would offer to be sent to the brothers living in Judea.
1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward. But if I do this reluctantly, a dispensation is granted to me.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:2-7
Charity of the Macedonians. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; 4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5 And this… Read the whole commentary →