2 Corinthians 8:3
2 Corinthians 8:1-4 The Message (MSG)
Now, friends, I want to report on the surprising and generous ways in which God is working in the churches in Macedonia province. Fierce troubles came down on the people of those churches, pushing them to the very limit. The trial exposed their true colors: They were incredibly happy, though desperately poor. The pressure triggered something totally unexpected: an outpouring of pure and generous gifts. I was there and saw it for myself. They gave offerings of whatever they could—far more than they could afford!—pleading for the privilege of helping out in the relief of poor Christians.
2 Corinthians 8:3 King James Version (KJV)
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves
2 Corinthians 8:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave of their own accord
2 Corinthians 8:3 New Century Version (NCV)
I can tell you that they gave as much as they were able and even more than they could afford. No one told them to do it.
2 Corinthians 8:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord
2 Corinthians 8:3 New International Version (NIV)
For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own
2 Corinthians 8:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing
2 Corinthians 8:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave voluntarily
2 Corinthians 8:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will.