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2 Corinthians 8:2-3

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2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
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