2 Corinthians 8:1-7 ▼

1 MOREOVER, our brethren, we want you to know that the grace of God has been bestowed on the churches of Mac-e-do’ni-a :

2 How that in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep rooted poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

3 For to their power, I can testify, yes, and beyond their power they have shared of their own accord.

4 And besought us most earnestly that they might be partakers in the gift for the ministration to the saints.

5 And this they did, not only as we expected, but first they gave themselves to our LORD, and then to us by the will of God.

6 Insomuch as we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish this same gift among you.

7 Therefore, as you abound in every thing, in faith, in the word of God, in knowledge, in all perseverance, and by our love toward you, you should likewise excel in this gracious favor also.