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2 Corinthians 8:2-5
English Standard Version
2 Corinthians 8:2-5
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, 4 begging us earnestly (C)for the favor[a] of taking part in (D)the relief of the saints— 5 and this, not as we expected, but they (E)gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:4 The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context
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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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