2 Corinthians 8:3
Because I witness, that according to their ability, and beyond their ability they were anxious,
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
In Context
4with much exhortation praying our favor and the fellowship of the ministry which is to the saints:
Cross References
Acts 11:29And they determined that each one of them should send to the ministry to the brethren dwelling in Judea, as each one of the disciples was prosperous;
1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward: but if unwillingly, I have been intrusted with a dispensation.
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 →