2 Corinthians 8:3

For I can testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own free will, too, they have given help.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2For although in heavy trial of affliction, their overbrimming happiness, even in spite of their deep poverty, abounded to the opulence of their unselfishness.

4With earnest entreaty they craved of me the privilege of a share in ministering to the saints in Jerusalem.

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Cross References

Acts 11:29So the disciples decided to send relief, every man according to his means, to the brothers in Judea.

1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this of my own accord, I have my pay; but if unwilling, I have at least discharged my stewardship.

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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