2 Corinthians 8:2 “In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep pove…”

2 Corinthians 8:2

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Because in great triall of affliction their ioy abounded, and their most extreme pouertie abounded vnto their rich liberalitie.

Darby Translation

that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty has abounded to the riches of their [free-hearted] liberality.

Young's Literal Translation

because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, did abound to the riches of their liberality;

Bible in Basic English

How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.

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Cross references

“in”

1 Thessalonians 1:6 1 Thessalonians 2:14 1 Thessalonians 3:3 1 Thessalonians 3:4

1 Thessalonians 1:6 · BSB

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

1 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB

For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,

1 Thessalonians 3:3 · BSB

so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.

1 Thessalonians 3:4 · BSB

Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

“the abundance”

Nehemiah 8:10–12 Acts 2:45 Acts 2:46

Nehemiah 8:10–12 · BSB

Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Acts 2:45 · BSB

Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

Acts 2:46 · BSB

With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

“their deep”

James 2:5 Revelation 2:9 Mark 12:42–44 Luke 21:1–4

James 2:5 · BSB

Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

Revelation 2:9 · BSB

I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.

Mark 12:42–44 · BSB

Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius.

Luke 21:1–4 · BSB

Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,

“the riches”

Proverbs 11:25 2 Corinthians 6:10 Deuteronomy 15:4 2 Corinthians 9:13 Isaiah 32:5–8 2 Corinthians 9:11

Proverbs 11:25 · BSB

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

2 Corinthians 6:10 · BSB

sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Deuteronomy 15:4 · BSB

There will be no poor among you, however, because the LORD will surely bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance,

2 Corinthians 9:13 · BSB

Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

Isaiah 32:5–8 · BSB

No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected.

2 Corinthians 9:11 · BSB

You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.

“liberality”

Romans 12:8 2 Corinthians 1:12

Romans 12:8 · BSB

if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

2 Corinthians 1:12 · BSB

For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of…

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

In context

1Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

3For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

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