3. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 2 Corinthians 8:3:1 ⧉ὅτιotithat 2 Corinthians 8:3:2 ⧉κατὰkataaccording to 2 Corinthians 8:3:3 ⧉δύναμινdeenaminability 2 Corinthians 8:3:4 ⧉μαρτυρῶmarteeroI testify 2 Corinthians 8:3:5 ⧉καὶkeand 2 Corinthians 8:3:6 ⧉παρὰparabeyond 2 Corinthians 8:3:7 ⧉δύναμινdeenaminability 2 Corinthians 8:3:8 ⧉αὐθαίρετοιaftheereteeof their own accord |
3. Formal Translation For I bear witness that they gave according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own accord. |
3. Dynamic Translation I testify that they contributed what they could, and even more than they could afford, going beyond their own strength, entirely by their own choice. |