2 Corinthians 8:1-3

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Christian Giving

8 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace God gave the churches in Macedonia [1:16]. ² Although they have been tested by great ·troubles [trials; tribulation] ·and are very poor, they gave much because of their great joy [^Ltheir deep poverty and abundant joy overflowed into rich generosity]. ³ I can ·tell you [testify] that they gave as much as they were able and even more than they could afford. No one told them to do it.