2 Corinthians 8:2

For during a great test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in a wealth of liberality.

Revised King James 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

1And now, brethren, we want you to know of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

3For I bear witness that they gave according to their ability, yea, and beyond their ability, and of their own accord;

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Cross References

Luke 21:1And he looked up, and saw the rich people putting their gifts into the treasury.

Romans 12:8Or he who exhorts, in exhortation: he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

2 Corinthians 6:10As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 9:13Because of the proof given by this service, they will glorify God because of your obedience to the gospel of Christ, which you profess, and for your liberal contribution 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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