2 Corinthians 8:2
because in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
3Because I witness, that according to their ability, and beyond their ability they were anxious,
Cross References
Luke 21:1And looking up, He saw the rich casting their gifts into the treasury.
Romans 12:8or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; or he that giveth, with a single eye; he that presideth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
2 Corinthians 6:10as sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 9:13through the approval of this ministry, glorifying God in the submission of your testimony to the gospel of Christ, and the purity of your fellowship unto them and unto 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 →