2 Corinthians 8:3

For to their power (I beare record) yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselues:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, {they gave} of their own accord,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, `they gave' of their own accord,
- American Standard Version (1901)

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,
- Basic English Bible

For according to [their] power, I bear witness, and beyond [their] power, [they were] willing of their own accord,
- Darby Bible

For to their power, I bear testimony, and even beyond their power, they were willing of themselves;
- Webster's Bible

For I can testify that to the utmost of their power, and even beyond their power, they have of their own free will given help.
- Weymouth Bible

For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
- World English Bible

For Y bere witnessyng to hem, aftir miyt and aboue miyt thei weren wilful,
- Wycliffe Bible

because, according to [their] power, I testify, and above [their] power, they were willing of themselves,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 8:3

8:1 We declare to you the grace of God - Which evidently appeared by this happy effect.

8:2 In a great trial of affliction - Being continually persecuted, harassed, and plundered.

8:4 Praying us with much entreaty - Probably St. Paul had lovingly admonished them not to do beyond their power.

8:5 And not as we hoped - That is, beyond all we could hope. They gave themselves to us, by the will of God - In obedience to his will, to be wholly directed by us.