2 Corinthians 8:1-5 ▼

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

2 how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.

3 For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

4 begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

5 This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.