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2 Corinthians 8:1-4

1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia,

1 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.

2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.

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

3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,

3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,

4 begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints--

4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.

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