2 Corinthians 8:3

For according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2that in much trial of affliction was the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.

4with much entreaty beseeching of us the grace, and the participation in the ministering to the saints;

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Cross References

Acts 11:29And the disciples, according as any one was prospered, determined each of them to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judaea;

1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have a stewardship intrusted 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 →

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