2 Corinthians 8:2

Excel in Giving

1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia:

2 that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and ^atheir deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.

3 For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing,

4 imploring us with much urgency¹ that we would receive the gift and ^athe fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

5 And not only as we had hoped, but they first ^agave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the ^bwill of God.

6 So ^awe urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this grace in you as well.

7 But as ^ayou abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see ^bthat you abound in this grace also.

Christ Our Pattern

8 ^aI speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others.

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Topical Studies for 2 Corinthians 8:2:

Joy {Forerunner Commentary}
Joy {Nave's Topical Bible}
Joy {Torrey's Topical Textbook}

Liberality {Forerunner Commentary}
Liberality {Nave's Topical Bible}
Liberality {Torrey's Topical Textbook}

Poverty {Forerunner Commentary}
Poverty {Nave's Topical Bible}

Riches {Forerunner Commentary}
Riches {Nave's Topical Bible}
Riches {Torrey's Topical Textbook}

Trial {Nave's Topical Bible}

Affliction {Forerunner Commentary}

Abundance {Forerunner Commentary}

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