2 Corinthians 8:2
that under a great trial of distress the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty increased the riches of their liberality;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
3for according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
Cross References
Isaiah 32:5The vile shall no more be called liberal, Nor the niggard said to be bountiful;
Luke 21:1And he looked up and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.
Romans 12:8or he that exhorteth, to exhortation; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that presideth over others, with diligence; he that doeth deeds of mercy, with cheerfulness.
2 Corinthians 6:10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 9:13while by the proof afforded by this ministration they glorify God for your obedience to your profession in regard to the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution in regard to them and in regard to all;
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 →