Bible verse

2 Corinthians 8:2

In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

2 Corinthians 8:2 · BSB

2 Corinthians 8:2 in context

The verses around it, from 2 Corinthians 8.

1 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

2 In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

3 For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

4 they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

5 And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.

6 So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

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2 Corinthians 8:2 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

ERV

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

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