2 Corinthians 8:1

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2 Corinthians 8:1

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

We

2 Corinthians 8:19

The grace

Churches

General references

Philippians 1:5

Bible References

We

And not only so, but who was also chosen by the congregations, a traveling companion of us with this gift administered by us, for the glory of the same Lord and our willingness.

The grace

that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, even from the depth of their poverty, abounded for the wealth of their generosity,

Because the service of this ministry is not only supplying the needs of the sanctified, but also abounding through many thanksgivings to God

who, having arrived, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he encouraged all, with purpose of heart, to remain in the Lord.

But by the grace of God I am what I am. And his grace for me did not become empty, but I labored more abundantly than them all, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.

To me, a man less than the least of all the sanctified, this grace was given to preach good-news among the Gentiles, the unsearchable wealth of Christ,

For which also I labor, striving according to his working, which works in me with power.

Churches

For I know your willingness, which I boast about you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was prepared from a year ago. And your zeal provoked the majority.

And being present with you, and when needy, I was a burden to no man. For the brothers who came from Macedonia, they supplied my need. And in everything I kept, and I will keep myself non-burdensome to you.

And a vision appeared to Paul during the night. A certain Macedonian man was standing, imploring him, and saying, After crossing over into Macedonia, help us.

For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain participation for the poor of the sanctified at Jerusalem.

in order for you to become examples to all those who believe, in Macedonia and in Achaia.

For ye are also doing it toward all the brothers in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, to abound more,

General references

for your participation in the good-news from the first day until now.