2 Corinthians 8:3
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 8
“For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;”2 Corinthians 8:3
What Does 2 Corinthians 8:3 Mean?
2 Corinthians 8:3 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 8:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 35:5“Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,”Exodus 35:29“The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.”Exodus 35:21“And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD’s offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments.”2 Corinthians 9:6“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”1 Chronicles 29:9“Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.”Romans 10:2“For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.”Philemon 1:14“But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.”Judges 5:9“My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.”Luke 3:11“He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.”Acts 11:29“Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:”1 Corinthians 9:17“For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.”1 Corinthians 16:2“Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.”1 Chronicles 29:2“Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.”1 Chronicles 29:5“The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD?”1 Chronicles 29:13“Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.”Ezra 2:68“And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:”Philippians 2:13“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”2 Chronicles 17:16“And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.”Psalms 110:3“Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.”Acts 20:26“Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.”
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