2 Corinthians 8:1-7
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We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been h given among the churches of Macedonia,
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for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and i their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.
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For they gave j according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,
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begging us earnestly k for the favor of taking part in l the relief of the saints -
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and this, not as we expected, but they m gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.
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Accordingly, n we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you o this act of grace.
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But as p you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you - q see that you excel in this act of grace also.
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2 Corinthians 8:5
And this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.
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Mark 12:44
For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.
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2 Corinthians 8:11
So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.
1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.
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2 Corinthians 9:2
For I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.
Romans 15:25 - 26
At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.
Acts 24:17
Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.
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Romans 15:31
That I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints.
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2 Corinthians 8:1
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia.
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2 Corinthians 8:17
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.
2 Corinthians 12:18
I urged Titus to go, and sent the brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not act in the same spirit? Did we not take the same steps?
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2 Corinthians 8:19
And not only that, but he has been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.
2 Corinthians 8:4
Begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints -
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1 Corinthians 1:5
That in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge -
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2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
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