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2 Corinthians 8:2-7

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.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 8:2-7

Ephesians 4:28 - He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his o... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:28 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:28

Isaiah 32:8 - But the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands. Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:8

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10

1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the mess... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Luke 12:33 - Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear ou... Click to read the verse Luke 12:33 Click to read the verse Luke 12:33

Romans 12:8 - if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:8 Click to read the verse Romans 12:8

Nehemiah 8:10 - Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have noth... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10

Luke 6:20 - Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Click to read the verse Luke 6:20 Click to read the verse Luke 6:20

James 2:5 - Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be ... Click to read the verse James 2:5 Click to read the verse James 2:5

Luke 21:1-4 - The Widow’s Offering As he looked up, Jesus saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple tr... Click to read the verse Luke 21:1-4 Click to read the verse Luke 21:1-4

1 Chronicles 22:14 - “I have taken great pains to provide for the temple of the Lord a hundred thousand talents of g... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:14 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:14

Ezekiel 21:13 - “‘Testing will surely come. And what if the scepter of Judah, which the sword despises, does no... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:13 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:13

1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 - so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. You know quite well that we were destined fo... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4

Nehemiah 8:10-12 - Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have noth... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10-12 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10-12

Deuteronomy 15:4 - However, there should be no poor among you, for in the land the Lord your God is giving you to ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:4

2 Corinthians 9:11 - You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through u... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:11

Mark 12:43 - Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more i... Click to read the verse Mark 12:43 Click to read the verse Mark 12:43

2 Chronicles 24:10 - All the officials and all the people brought their contributions gladly, dropping them into the... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:10 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:10

Proverbs 11:25 - A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:25

Revelation 2:9 - I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say ... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:9

Mark 12:42-44 - But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Click to read the verse Mark 12:42-44 Click to read the verse Mark 12:42-44

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedien... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:13

2 Peter 1:8 - For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffec... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:8 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:8

2 Corinthians 9:8 - And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:8 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:8

Acts 13:52 - And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Click to read the verse Acts 13:52 Click to read the verse Acts 13:52

1 Thessalonians 2:14 - For you, brothers, became imitators of God’s churches in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus: You ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:14 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:14

Acts 2:45-46 - Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Click to read the verse Acts 2:45-46 Click to read the verse Acts 2:45-46

Isaiah 32:5-8 - No longer will the fool be called noble nor the scoundrel be highly respected. Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:5-8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:5-8