Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 8:2

2 Corinthians chapter 8 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

Context

v.1Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;

v.2This passage

v.3For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:3

    that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.

  • Acts 2:45

    and they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, according as any man had need.

  • Deuteronomy 15:4

    Howbeit there shall be no poor with thee (for Jehovah will surely bless thee in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it),

  • 2 Corinthians 9:13

    seeing that through the proving of you by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution unto them and unto all;

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:14

    For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judæa in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews;

  • James 2:5

    Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?