2 Corinthians 8:3

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English

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

For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,

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

I can testify that, according to their ability and even beyond their ability, of their own accord,

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.

I testify that they gave according to their ability, and beyond their ability, by their own choice,

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

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