3because, according to their power, I testify, and above their power, they were willing of themselves,


In Context

1 And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God, that hath been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,

2 because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, did abound to the riches of their liberality;

3 because, according to their power, I testify, and above their power, they were willing of themselves,

4 with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,

5 and not according as we expected, but themselves they did give first to the Lord, and to us, through the will of God,

2 Corinthians 8:3 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:3For to [their] power, I bear record, yea, and beyond [their] power [they were] willing of themselves;

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

8:3For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

8:3For according to their power ( I bear them witness), and beyond their power, they were willing.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

8:3For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:3For according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they were willing of their own accord,

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

8:3For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:3For to their power, I bear testimony, and even beyond their power, they were willing of themselves;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:3For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:3For to their power, I bear record, yes, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;