2 Corinthians 8:1-7 ▼

1 We want you to know, brothers, about God's grace that was given to the churches of Macedonia.

2 In spite of their terrible ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and deep poverty have led them to be abundantly generous.

3 I can testify that by their own free will they have given to the utmost of their ability, yes, even beyond their ability.

4 They begged us earnestly for the privilege of participating in this ministry to the saints.

5 We did not expect that! They gave themselves to the Lord first and then to us, since this was God's will.

6 So we urged Titus to finish this work of kindness among you in the same way that he had started it.

7 Indeed, the more your faith, speech, knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for us increase, the more we want you to be rich in this work of kindness.