Beyond their power (παρα δυναμιν). "Alongside" with accusative like υπερ δυναμιν in 1:8. Field (Ot. Nov.) quotes Josephus (…

For to their power. To the utmost of their ability.

I bear record. Paul had founded those churches and had spent much time…

They were willing of themselves.—Literally, spontaneously. This was the point of excellence which he wished to i…

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

They were willing to give even beyo…

In describing the nature of the Macedonians’ generosity, Paul makes several observations. First, they gave far more generously than their slender m…

To their power, and even beyond their power. When he says that they were willing of themselves, he means that they were, of their…

For to [their] power, I bear record
They gave according to their ability, to the utmost of it, which is the most tha…

The grace of God must be acknowledged as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. It is great grace and favor from …

After exhorting them to good in general, the Apostle now encourages them toward a particular good: contributing to the collection for the saints in…