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2 Corinthians 8:1-3
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2 Corinthians 8:1-3
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A Call to Generous Giving
8 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters,[a] what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.
3 For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will.
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- 8:1 Greek brothers.
2 Corinthians 8:1-3
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2 Corinthians 8:1-3
New International Version
The Collection for the Lord’s People
8 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian(A) churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.(B) 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,(C) and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
2 Corinthians 8:7
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2 Corinthians 8:7
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7 Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us[a]—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.
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- 8:7 Some manuscripts read your love for us.
2 Corinthians 8:7
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2 Corinthians 8:7
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7 But since you excel in everything(A)—in faith, in speech, in knowledge,(B) in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts and in your love for us
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