2 Corinthians 8:3
Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

Young's Literal Translation
because, according to [their] power, I testify, and above [their] power, they were willing of themselves,

King James Bible
For to [their] power, I bear record, yea, and beyond [their] power [they were] willing of themselves;

Greek
For
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

I testify [that]
μαρτυρῶ (martyrō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3140: To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.

[they gave] according to
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

[their] ability
δύναμιν (dynamin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

and even
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

beyond
παρὰ (para)
Preposition
Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

[it].
δύναμιν (dynamin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

Of their own accord,
αὐθαίρετοι (authairetoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 830: Of one's own accord, self-chosen. From autos and the same as hairetizo; self-chosen, i.e. voluntary.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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