2 Corinthians 8:2

For although in heavy trial of affliction, their overbrimming happiness, even in spite of their deep poverty, abounded to the opulence of their unselfishness.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

In Context

1Now, brothers, I wish to tell you about the grace of God which has been manifest in the churches of Macedonia.

3For I can testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own free will, too, they have given help.

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Cross References

Luke 21:1And he looked up and saw people casting their offerings into the treasury, and they were rich.

Romans 12:8Let the teacher give himself to his teaching; and he who exhorts others to his exhortation. He who gives, let him do it in singleness of mind. He who rules, let him rule with diligence; and he who shows mercy must be cheerful.

2 Corinthians 6:10as grieved, but always glad; as poor, but making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

2 Corinthians 9:13For this ministration proves you. On account of it men glorify God for your faithfulness to your professions of the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your gifts to them and 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 →

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