2 Corinthians 8:2 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

² 1 Now therefore perform ye it also in deed; that as your mind is forward to be willing, so it may be also to perform, out of that which you have.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² For in the midst of an ordeal of severe tribulation, their abundance of joy and their depth of poverty [together] have overflowed in wealth of lavish generosity on their part.

American Standard Version (1901)

² how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

Common English Bible

² While they were being tested by many problems, their extra amount of happiness and their extreme poverty resulted in a surplus of rich generosity.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² 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.

2 Corinthians 8:2 Cross References

Proverbs 11:25

He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.

Matthew 20:15

3 He saith to them: My chalice indeed you shall drink; but to sit on my right or left hand, is not mine to give to you, but to them for whom it is prepared by my Father.

Romans 12:8

6 Being of one mind one towards another. Not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Romans 2:4

2 For whosoever have sinned without the law, shall perish without the law; and whosoever have sinned in the law, shall be judged by the law.

2 Corinthians 1:12

1 Now he that confirmeth us with you in Christ, and that hath anointed us, is God:

2 Corinthians 2:9

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need (as some do) epistles of commendation to you, or from you?

2 Corinthians 6:10

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting sactification in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 9:11

And every height that exhalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every understanding unto the obedience of Christ;

2 Corinthians 9:13

See the things that are according to outward appearance. If any man trust to himself, that he is Christ's, let him think this again with himself, that as he is Christ's, so are we also.

Deuteronomy 15:4

Beware lest perhaps a wicked thought steal in upon thee, and thou say in thy heart: The seventh year of remission draweth nigh; and thou turn away thy eyes from thy poor brother, denying to lend him that which he asketh: lest he cry against thee to the Lord, and it become a sin unto thee.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:

1 Thessalonians 2:14

That no man should be moved in these tribulations: for yourselves know, that we are appointed thereunto.

James 2:5

4 What shall it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but hath not works? Shall faith be able to save him?

Revelation 2:9

8 And to the angel of the church of Thyatira write: These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like to a flame of fire, and his feet like to fine brass.