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Giving Beyond Ability
Commentators explain that the Macedonians gave "beyond their power," meaning they gave sacrificially, far more than their difficult circumstances would suggest was possible. Scholars note their desire to give was even greater than their financial capacity. Their generosity stretched them to their absolute limit, serving as a powerful example of sacrificial giving.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 8:3
18th Century
Theologian
For to their power. To the utmost of their ability.
I bear record. Paul had founded those churches and had spent much time…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 8:3
Beyond their power (παρα δυναμιν). "Alongside" with accusative like υπερ δυναμιν in 1:8. Field (Ot. Nov.) quotes Josephus (…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 8:3
19th Century
Bishop
They were willing of themselves.—Literally, spontaneously. This was the point of excellence which he wished to i…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 8:3
19th Century
Preacher
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
They were willing to give even beyo…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 8:3
In describing the nature of the Macedonians’ generosity, Paul makes several observations. First, they gave far more generously than their slender m…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 8:3
16th Century
Theologian
To their power, and even beyond their power. When he says that they were willing of themselves, he means that they were, of their…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 8:3
17th Century
Pastor
For to [their] power, I bear record
They gave according to their ability, to the utmost of it, which is the most tha…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 8:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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 …