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2 Corinthians 8:1

Macedonia
GraceGenerosity
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;

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BSB
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
KJV
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
WEB
Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
ASV
Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;
DARBY
But we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia;
BLB
Now we make known to you⁺, brothers, the grace of God having been given in the churches of Macedonia,
ÅB
Vi kunngjør dere, brødre, den nåde som Gud har gitt i Makedonias menigheter,
OTB
Kjære brødre og søstre, vi ønsker å dele med dere Guds nåde som har blitt gitt til menighetene i Makedonia,
B1930
Vi kunngjør eder, brødre, den nåde som Gud har gitt i Makedonias menigheter,

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  • Acts 16:9

    And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:2

    For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

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  • 2 Corinthians 11:9

    And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

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  • Acts 11:23

    Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:12

    For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

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  • 1 Thessalonians 4:10

    And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

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  • Colossians 1:29

    Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:4

    Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.

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