3For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
3For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.
8:3For to [their] power, I bear record, yea, and beyond [their] power [they were] willing of themselves;
8:3For according to their power ( I bear them witness), and beyond their power, they were willing.
8:3For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
8:3For according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they were willing of their own accord,
8:3For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
8:3For to their power, I bear testimony, and even beyond their power, they were willing of themselves;
8:3For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
8:3because, according to their power, I testify, and above their power, they were willing of themselves,
8:3For to their power, I bear record, yes, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;