2 Corinthians 8:2

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 8:2

BSB
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
AKJV
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
CPDV
For within a great experience of tribulation, they have had an abundance of joy, and their profound poverty has only increased the richness of their simplicity.
ERV
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
NHEB
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
SMT
That in much proof of pressure the abundance of their joy and their poverty according to depth abounded to the abundance of their simplicity.

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 8:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Corinthians 8:2
Summary
Hardship paradoxically produces abundant generosity and spiritual richness
Place
Macedonia
Event
Macedonian poverty produces generosity
Estimated Time Period
c. 55 AD
Category
Teaching