² In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.^(A)

¹³ Because of the service^(A) by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God^(B) for the obedience that accompanies your confession^(C) of the gospel of Christ,^(D) and for your generosity^(E) in sharing with them and with everyone else.