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2 Corinthians 8

2 Cor. 8:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
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kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
their power
dunamis (Greek #1411)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV usage: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-is
Origin: from 1410
, I bear record
martureo (Greek #3140)
to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness.
Pronounce: mar-too-reh'-o
Origin: from 3144
, yea, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
beyond
huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
their power
dunamis (Greek #1411)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV usage: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-is
Origin: from 1410
they were willing of themselves
authairetos (Greek #830)
self-chosen, i.e. (by implication) voluntary
KJV usage: of own accord, willing of self.
Pronounce: ow-thah'-ee-ret-os
Origin: from 846 and the same as 140
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2 Cor. 9:6‑7• 6But this [I say], he that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth in blessings shall reap also in blessings;
 7each as he hath purposed in his heart, not of sorrow or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:6‑7)
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Mark 14:8• 8She hath done what she could: she has beforehand anointed my body for the burial. (Mark 14:8)
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Acts 11:29• 29And according as any of the disciples had means, they determined each of them to send help to the brethren that dwelt in Judea (Acts 11:29)
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1 Cor. 16:2• 2Every first [day] of a week let each of you put by him, storing up whatsoever he may be prospered in, that there be no collections when I come. (1 Cor. 16:2)
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1 Peter 4:11• 11if one speak, [let it be] as oracles of God; if one ministereth, as of strength which God supplieth; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the might unto the ages of the ages. Amen. (1 Peter 4:11)
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Rom. 10:2• 2For I bear witness to them that they have zeal for God but not according to knowledge. (Rom. 10:2)
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Gal. 4:15• 15What then was your blessedness? For I bear you witness that, if possible, plucking out your eyes, ye would have given them to me. (Gal. 4:15)
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Col. 4:13• 13For I bear him witness that he hath much labor for you and those in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis. (Col. 4:13)
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2 Cor. 8:12,16‑17• 12For if the readiness be there, [one is] accepted according to what he may have, not according to what he hath not.
 16But thanks to God that giveth the same zeal for you in the heart of Titus,
 17in that he received indeed the exhortation, but being very zealous of his own accord he set out unto you. (2 Cor. 8:12,16‑17)
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Ex. 35:5,21‑22,29• 5{i}Take from among you a heave-offering to Jehovah: every one whose heart is willing, let him bring it, Jehovah's heave-offering—gold, and silver, and copper,{/i}
 21And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought Jehovah's offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments.
 22And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto Jehovah.
 29The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto Jehovah, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which Jehovah had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses. (Ex. 35:5,21‑22,29)
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1 Chron. 29:5‑6,9,13‑17• 5{i}gold for things of gold, and silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work by the hands of artificers. And{/i} who is willing to consecrate his service this day unto Jehovah?
 6Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers, of the king's work, offered willingly,
 9Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
 13Now therefore, our God, we thank thee and praise thy glorious name.
 14But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
 15For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.
 16{i}Jehovah our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee a house to thy holy name, is of thy hand, and is all thine own.{/i}
 17{i}And I know, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart have I willingly offered all these things; and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, offer willingly to thee.{/i} (1 Chron. 29:5‑6,9,13‑17)
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Psa. 110:3• 3Thy people offer themselves willingly{HR}In the day of thy power, in ornaments of holiness;{HR}From the womb of the dawn to thee [is] the dew of thy youth. (Psa. 110:3)
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1 Cor. 9:17• 17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have an administration entrusted to me. (1 Cor. 9:17)
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Phil. 2:13• 13for it is God that worketh in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. (Phil. 2:13)
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1 Thess. 2:8• 8so yearning over you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls because ye became beloved by us. (1 Thess. 2:8)
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Philem. 14• 14But without thy mind I would do nothing, that thy good might not be as of necessity but of willingness. (Philem. 14)
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1 Peter 5:2• 2Tend the flock of God that [is] among you, exercising oversight, not by necessity but willingly, not for base gain, but readily, (1 Peter 5:2)
• No earthly incentives were here; no pressure of agents, no rivalry of donations, no moving appeals among multitudes, no circulated lists to shame or to stimulate, no personal or party aims of any kind. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 8:1-8” by W. Kelly)
• As God treasures it, so His servant testifies of it so much the more because those in whom it wrought thought nothing of it in the love that felt only the need of its objects. (article #681080)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they were willing of their own accord,

W. Kelly Translation

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because according to power [I bear witness] and beyond power [they gave] of their own accord,