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2 Corinthians 8:2

GenerosityJoyPoverty and the vulnerable

1 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

3 For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

4 they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

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BSB
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
KJV
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
WEB
how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.
ASV
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
DARBY
that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty has abounded to the riches of their [free-hearted] liberality.
BLB
that in much proof of tribulation, the abundance of their joy and of their deep poverty abounded into the riches of their generosity.
ÅB
at enda de var hårdt prøvet med trengsel, så har dog deres overvettes glede og deres dype fattigdom i overstrømmende fylde virket hos dem en rikdom på oppriktig kjærlighet.
OTB
At under en alvorlig prøvelse av trengsel, deres overflod av glede og dype fattigdom fløt over i en rikdom av gavmildhet.
B1930
at enda de var hårdt prøvet med trengsel, så har dog deres overvettes glede og deres dype fattigdom i overstrømmende fylde virket hos dem en rikdom på opriktig kjærlighet.

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Cross references

  • James 2:5

    Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

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  • Proverbs 11:25

    A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

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  • 2 Corinthians 6:10

    sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

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  • Deuteronomy 15:4

    There will be no poor among you, however, because the LORD will surely bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance,

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:13

    Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 3:3–4

    so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.

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  • Revelation 2:9

    I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.

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  • Luke 21:1–4

    Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,

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