2 Corinthians 8:1-7 ▼

1 Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,

2 that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity.

3 For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,

4 begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.

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

6 Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.

7 But as you excel in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you--make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too.