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2 Corinthians 8:2

The Message Bible MSG

2 Fierce troubles came down on the people of those churches, pushing them to the very limit. The trial exposed their true colors: They were incredibly happy, though desperately poor. The pressure triggered something totally unexpected: an outpouring of pure and generous gifts.

New International Version NIV

2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.