2 Corinthians 8:3

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Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

…quia secundum virtutem testimonium illis reddo, et supra virtutem voluntarii fuerunt,

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English

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

Notes

2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15

Paul now focuses on collecting funds for the Jerusalem church (8:4; 9:1). This relief fund aimed to help the poor believers in the holy city (Acts 11:27–30; Romans 15:25–27, 31; Galatians 2:10). Paul had previously given instructions about this matter (1 Corinthians 16:1–2). Now it was time to gather the funds (2 Corinthians 8:6). Paul hoped this gift from non-Jewish congregations to the Jewish church would strengthen ties between the two groups in the early Christian community.

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Paul (Saul) Christian Giving

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