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2 Corinthians 8:2-3
King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:2-3
King James Version
2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
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2 Corinthians 8:2-3
New International Version
2 Corinthians 8:2-3
New International Version
2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.(A) 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,(B) and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
2 Corinthians 8:2-3
English Standard Version
2 Corinthians 8:2-3
English Standard Version
2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and (A)their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave (B)according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,
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2 Corinthians 8:2-3
Christian Standard Bible
2 Corinthians 8:2-3
Christian Standard Bible
2 During a severe trial brought about by affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.(A) 3 I can testify that, according to their ability and even beyond their ability, of their own accord,
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