2 Corinthians 8:2

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

During a severe trial brought about by affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.

Cross References

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world  to be rich in faith  and heirs  of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.

Deuteronomy 15:4

‘There will be no poor among you, however, because the Lord is certain to bless you in the land the Lord your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance   #– #

Revelation 2:9

I know your   affliction and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

2 Corinthians 6:10

as grieving, yet always rejoicing;  as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

2 Corinthians 9:13

Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity  in sharing with them and with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

and you yourselves became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message  with joy from the Holy Spirit.

Romans 12:8

if exhorting,  in exhortation; giving, with generosity;  leading,  with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Thessalonians 2:14

For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Christ Jesus that are in Judea,  since you have also suffered  the same things from people of your own country,  just as they did from the Jews

2 Corinthians 9:11

You will be enriched  in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.

2 Corinthians 1:12

Indeed, this is our boast: The testimony  of our conscience  is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially towards you, with godly sincerity and purity, not by human wisdom  but by God’s grace.

Matthew 20:15

Don’t I have the right to do what I want with what is mine? Are you jealous   because I’m generous? ”   ,

Romans 2:4

Or do you despise the riches of his kindness,  restraint,  and patience,  not recognising  that God’s kindness  is intended to lead you to repentance?

2 Corinthians 2:9

I wrote for this purpose: to test your character  to see whether you are obedient  in everything.