2 Corinthians 8:3

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2 Corinthians 8:3

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, [they gave] of their own accord,

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For I testify [that] according to [their] power and beyond [their] power, of their own accord,

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

2 Corinthians 8

¹ Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

² In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

³ For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

⁴ they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

⁵ And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God.

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