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2 Corinthians 8:5

2 Corinthians 72 Corinthians 9

2 Corinthians 8:5 The Passion Translation (TPT)

5 They exceeded our expectations by first dedicating themselves fully to the Lord and then to us, according to God’s pleasure.[a]

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  1. 2 Corinthians 8:5 Under persecution and desperately poor, the churches of Macedonia (Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea) gave more than just an extravagant offering. They fully surrendered themselves to the Lord and gave out of a longing to fulfill God’s pleasure. This is the key to generous giving. First we dedicate our hearts to God, which includes our finances, then we give to God’s work as he directs us. Throughout 2 Corinthians, giving is described as a “grace” that God places on our lives, which empowers our generosity.
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