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2 Corinthians 8:1-4 (AMP)

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1 WE WANT to tell you further, brethren, about the grace (the favor and spiritual blessing) of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia ; 2 For in the midst of an ordeal of severe tribulation, their abundance of joy and their depth of poverty have overflowed in wealth of lavish generosity on their part. 3 For, as I can bear witness, according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability; and voluntarily, 4 Begging us most insistently for the favor and the fellowship of contributing in this ministration for the saints .


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 1) Giving / Contribution - Macedonian churches - gave in extreme poverty and beyond their ability
(v. 2) Giving / Contribution - Macedonian churches - gave in extreme poverty and beyond their ability
(v. 3) Giving / Contribution - Macedonian churches - gave in extreme poverty and beyond their ability
(v. 4) Giving / Contribution - Macedonian churches - gave in extreme poverty and beyond their ability

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Top Ten of Giving (2010-05-06)
(v. 1) Giving (Part I) (2010-10-15)
(v. 2) Top Ten of Giving (2010-05-06)
(v. 2) Giving (Part I) (2010-10-15)
(v. 3) Top Ten of Giving (2010-05-06)
(v. 3) Giving (Part I) (2010-10-15)
(v. 4) Top Ten of Giving (2010-05-06)

Definition(s):
Macedonia (Mass-ed-oh-ni-a): burning; adoration