2 Corinthians 8:1-7 ▼

1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches of Macedonia:

2 During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity.

3 I testify that, on their own, according to their ability and beyond their ability,

4 they begged us insistently for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints,

5 and not just as we had hoped. Instead, they gave themselves especially to the Lord, then to us by God’s will.

6 So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete this grace to you.

7 Now as you excel in everything—faith, speech, knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us—excel also in this grace.