2 Corinthians 8:1-9

¹Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

²In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

³For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

⁴they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

⁵And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.

⁶So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

⁷But just as you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you —see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

⁸I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.

⁹For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

— 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

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Cross References for 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

• Romans 8:32
• Philippians 2:6-8
• Matthew 20:28
• Romans 5:8
• 2 Corinthians 6:10
• James 2:5
• John 1:14
• Ephesians 2:7
• Ephesians 3:8
• Ephesians 1:6-8

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