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For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
For to their power. To the utmost of their ability.
I bear record. Paul had founded those churches and had spent much time…
Beyond their power (παρα δυναμιν). "Alongside" with accusative like υπερ δυναμιν in 1:8. Field (Ot. Nov.) quotes Josephus (…
19th Century
Anglican
They were willing of themselves.—Literally, spontaneously. This was the point of excellence which he wished to i…
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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
To their power, and even beyond their power. When he says that they were willing of themselves, he means that they were, of their…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
After exhorting them to good in general, the Apostle now encourages them toward a particular good: contributing to the collection for the saints in…
