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2 Corinthians 8:1-9

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

2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.

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

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

5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will.

6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part.

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

8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.

9 For 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.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Acts 11:23 - When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all t... Click to read the verse Acts 11:23 Click to read the verse Acts 11:23

1 Corinthians 15:10 - But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worke... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:10

1 Peter 2:19 - For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is consci... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:19 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:19

Acts 16:9 - During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over t... Click to read the verse Acts 16:9 Click to read the verse Acts 16:9

2 Corinthians 8:5 - And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us i... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:5

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

2 Corinthians 9:14 - And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace G... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:14

Colossians 1:29 - To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. Click to read the verse Colossians 1:29 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:29

2 Corinthians 11:9 - And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers wh... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:9

1 Thessalonians 4:10 - And in fact, you do love all the brothers throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers, to d... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:10

Romans 15:26 - For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in J... Click to read the verse Romans 15:26 Click to read the verse Romans 15:26

1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 - And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8

Acts 19:22 - He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province ... Click to read the verse Acts 19:22 Click to read the verse Acts 19:22

2 Corinthians 9:2 - For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, tellin... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:2

2 Corinthians 9:12 - This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overf... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:12

2 Corinthians 9:4 - For if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—not to say anything about you—w... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:4

2 Corinthians 8:2-7 - Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:2-7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:2-7

Philippians 1:5 - because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, Click to read the verse Philippians 1:5 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:5