Because in [a]great trial of affliction their joy abounded, and their most extreme poverty abounded unto their rich liberality.

For to their power (I bear record) yea, and beyond their power they were [b]willing.

And prayed us with great instance that we would receive the [c]grace, and fellowship of the ministering which is toward the Saints.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:2 For those manifold afflictions wherewith the Lord tried them, did not only not quail their joyful readiness, but also made it much more excellent, and famous.
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:3 Of their own accord they were liberal.
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:4 He calleth that, Grace, that other men would have called a burden. And this verse is to be expounded by the sixth verse.

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