2 Corinthians 8:1-5 ▼

1 And we make known to you, brothers, the grace of God, that has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,

2 because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality;

3 because, according to [their] power, I testify, and above [their] power, they were willing of themselves,

4 with much plea calling on us to receive the favor and the fellowship of the ministry to the holy ones,

5 and not according as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the LORD, and to us, through the will of God,