2 Corinthians 8:1-5 ▼

1 And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God given in the churches of Macedonia;

2 That in much proof of pressure the abundance of their joy and their poverty according to depth abounded to the abundance of their simplicity.

3 For according to power, I testify, and above power chosen voluntarily;

4 Praying us with much entreaty that we receive the grace and participation of the service for saints.

5 And not as we hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord, and to us by the will of God.