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2 Corinthians 8:2-4
English Standard Version
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
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—
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- 2 Corinthians 8:4 The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
New International Version
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
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, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing(C) in this service(D) to the Lord’s people.(E)
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
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;
4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
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