2 Corinthians 8:1 “Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given…”

2 Corinthians 8:1

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

World English Bible

Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

We doe you also to wit, brethren, of the grace of God bestowed vpon the Churches of Macedonia,

Darby Translation

But we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia;

Young's Literal Translation

And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God, that hath been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,

Bible in Basic English

And now we give you news, brothers, about the grace of God which has been given to the churches of Macedonia;

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Cross references

“the grace”

2 Corinthians 9:12 Acts 11:23 1 Corinthians 15:10 Colossians 1:29 2 Corinthians 8:2–7 Ephesians 3:8

2 Corinthians 9:12 · BSB

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Acts 11:23 · BSB

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

1 Corinthians 15:10 · BSB

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

Colossians 1:29 · BSB

To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

2 Corinthians 8:2–7 · BSB

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

Ephesians 3:8 · BSB

Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

“churches”

Acts 16:9 2 Corinthians 9:2 2 Corinthians 9:4 2 Corinthians 11:9 1 Thessalonians 4:10 Romans 15:26

Acts 16:9 · BSB

During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”

2 Corinthians 9:2 · BSB

For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.

2 Corinthians 9:4 · BSB

Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.

2 Corinthians 11:9 · BSB

And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

1 Thessalonians 4:10 · BSB

And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more

Romans 15:26 · BSB

For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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