2 Corinthians 8:2
that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their extreme poverty produced their extravagant, sincere generosity.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
3Because according to their ability, I bear witness, even beyond that ability, of their own accord,
Cross References
Luke 21:1Looking up He saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasure chest.
Romans 12:8if exhorting, in the exhortation; the sharer, with simplicity; the leader, with diligence; the mercy-shower, with cheerfulness.
2 Corinthians 6:10as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing everything!)
2 Corinthians 9:13—on the basis of the proof that this service gives, they are glorifying God for the obedience of your confession into the Gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your sharing with them and everybody—
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:2-7
Charity of the Macedonians. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; 4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5 And this… Read the whole commentary →