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International Standard Version
In spite of their terrible ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and deep poverty have led them to be abundantly generous.
New American Standard Bible
that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the
King James Version
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Holman Bible
During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity.
A Conservative Version
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,
American Standard Version
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Amplified
for during an ordeal of severe distress, their abundant joy and their deep poverty [together] overflowed in the wealth of their lavish generosity.
An Understandable Version
[It is] how, in spite of their suffering severe trials, their overflowing joy and extreme poverty produced an overwhelming expression of generosity.
Anderson New Testament
that under an afflicting trial, their overflowing joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality;
Bible in Basic English
How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.
Common New Testament
for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their liberality.
Daniel Mace New Testament
who tho' labouring under great trial of affliction, and extreme poverty, have notwithstanding with exceeding cheerfulness contributed very liberally: being forward of themselves to the utmost of their power,
Darby Translation
that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty has abounded to the riches of their free-hearted liberality.
Godbey New Testament
because in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Goodspeed New Testament
for in spite of a severe ordeal of trouble, their extraordinary gladness, combined with their extreme poverty, has overflowed in a wealth of generosity.
John Wesley New Testament
That in a great trial of affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality:
Julia Smith Translation
That in much proof of pressure the abundance of their joy and their poverty according to depth abounded to the abundance of their simplicity.
King James 2000
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Lexham Expanded Bible
that with a great ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and the extreme depth of their poverty have overflowed to the wealth of their generosity.
Modern King James verseion
that in much testing of trouble, the overflowing of their joy, and the depth of their poverty, abounded to the riches of their generosity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
how that the abundance of their rejoicing is, that they are tried with much tribulation. And thereto, though they were exceeding poor, yet have they given exceeding richly, and that in singleness.
Moffatt New Testament
Amid a severe ordeal of trouble, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty together have poured out a flood of rich generosity;
Montgomery New Testament
For although in heavy trial of affliction, their overbrimming happiness, even in spite of their deep poverty, abounded to the opulence of their unselfishness.
NET Bible
that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity.
New Heart English Bible
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
Noyes New Testament
that under a great trial of distress the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty increased the riches of their liberality;
Sawyer New Testament
that in much trying affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
The Emphasized Bible
That, in a great testing of tribulation, the superabounding of their joy and their deep destitution, superabounded unto the riches of their liberality;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, hath more abounded to the riches of their liberality.
Twentieth Century New Testament
How, tired though they were by many a trouble, their overflowing happiness, and even their deep poverty, resulted in a flood of generosity.
Webster
That in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality.
Weymouth New Testament
how, while passing through great trouble, their boundless joy even amid their deep poverty has overflowed to increase their generous liberality.
Williams New Testament
because in spite of a terrible test of trouble, the mighty flood of their gladness mingling with the depths of their poverty has overflowed and resulted in the abundance of their liberality.
World English Bible
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
Worrell New Testament
that, in much trial of tribulation, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
Worsley New Testament
how in a great trial of affliction, their abundant chearfulness and their deep poverty, hath munificently shewn the riches of their bounty.
Youngs Literal Translation
because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, did abound to the riches of their liberality;
Themes
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Joy » Of saints should be » Abundant
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 8:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Generosity In Giving
1 We want you to know, brothers, about God's grace that was given to the churches of Macedonia. 2 In spite of their terrible ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and deep poverty have led them to be abundantly generous. 3 I can testify that by their own free will they have given to the utmost of their ability, yes, even beyond their ability.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:4
Moreover, there will be no poor person among you, for the LORD will surely bless you in the land that he is about to give you to possess.
Nehemiah 8:10-12
He also told them, "Go eat the best food, drink the best wine, and give something to those who have nothing, since this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be sorrowful, because the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper, and anyone who gives water will receive a flood in return.
Isaiah 32:5-8
People will no longer call a fool noble, nor will a bad person be declared honorable.
Mark 12:42-44
Then a destitute widow came and dropped in two small copper coins, worth about a cent.
Luke 21:1-4
Now Jesus looked up and saw rich people dropping their gifts into the offering box.
Acts 2:45-46
They made it their practice to sell their possessions and goods and to distribute the proceeds to anyone who was in need.
Romans 12:8
If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is what we boast about: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world with pure motives and godly sincerity, without earthly wisdom but with God's grace especially toward you.
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful and yet always rejoicing, as poor and yet enriching many, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.
2 Corinthians 9:11
In every way you will grow richer and become even more generous, and this will cause others to give thanks to God because of us,
2 Corinthians 9:13
Because your service in giving proves your love, you will be glorifying God as you obey what your confession of the Messiah's gospel demands, since you are generous in sharing with them and with everyone else.
1 Thessalonians 1:6
You became imitators of us and of the Lord. In spite of a great deal of suffering, you welcomed the word with the joy that the Holy Spirit produces.
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in union with the Messiah Jesus. You suffered the same persecutions from the people of your own country as they did from those Jews
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions, for which you are aware that we were destined.
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers! God has chosen the poor in the world to become rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who keep on loving him, has he not?
Revelation 2:9
"I know your suffering and your poverty though you are rich and the slander committed by those who claim to be Jews but are not. They are the synagogue of Satan.