2 Corinthians 8:3

NETBible

For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,

NIV ©

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

NASB ©

For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave of their own accord,

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.

MSG ©

I was there and saw it for myself. They gave offerings of whatever they could--far more than they could afford!--

BBE ©

For I give them witness, that as they were able, and even more than they were able, they gave from the impulse of their hearts,

NRSV ©

For, as I can testify, they voluntarily gave according to their means, and even beyond their means,

NKJV ©

For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing,


KJV
For
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I bear record
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yea, and
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NASB ©

For I testify
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that according
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to their ability
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, and beyond
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their ability
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of their own
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accord
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,
NET [draft] ITL
For
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I testify
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, they gave according to
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their means
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and
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beyond
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their means
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. They did so voluntarily
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,
GREEK
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CONJ
kata
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PREP
dunamin
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N-ASF
marturw
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V-PAI-1S
kai
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CONJ
para
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PREP
dunamin
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A-NPM

NETBible

For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,

NET Notes

tn Or “spontaneously.”