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 he has also been chosen by the churches as our travelling companion in this charity ministered by us for the glory of the same Lord and our promptitude,

The grace

that in much trying affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.

For the performance of this service not only supplies the need of the saints, but also abounds with the thanksgivings of many to God;

who having come and seen the grace of God rejoiced, and exhorted all to adhere to the Lord with the purpose of the heart;

but by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not in vain, but I labored more abundantly than they all, but not I but the grace of God with me.

To me, who am the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of Christ,

for which I also labor, striving with his power which operates in me with power.

Churches

for I know your readiness, of which I boasted in your behalf to the Macedonians that Achaia was ready a year ago, and your zeal has excited many.

and when I was with you and was in want, I was burdensome to no one; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied beforehand my need; and in every thing I kept myself without being burdensome to you, and will keep myself so.

And a vision appeared by night to Paul; a certain man of Macedonia standing, asking him, and saying, Come over into Macedonia and help us.

For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor of the saints at Jerusalem.

so that you became an example to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

for you also do the same to all the brothers in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, to abound still more,

General references

for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day till now,