that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and (A)their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.

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In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.(A)

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So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, (A)not grudgingly or of [a]necessity; for (B)God loves a cheerful giver.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 9:7 compulsion

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,(A) not reluctantly or under compulsion,(B) for God loves a cheerful giver.(C)

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