2 Corinthians 8:2

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

That in much experience of tribulation, they have had abundance of joy; and their very deep poverty hath abounded unto the riches of their simplicity.

Cross References

James 2:5

Hearken, my dearest brethren: hath not God chosen the poor in this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him?

Proverbs 11:25

The soul which blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.

Deuteronomy 15:4

And there shall be no poor nor beggar among you: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in the land which he will give thee in possession.

Revelation 2:9

I know thy tribulation and thy poverty, but thou art rich: and thou art blasphemed by them that say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

2 Corinthians 6:10

As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as needy, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 9:13

By the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the simplicity of your communicating unto them, and unto all.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And you became followers of us, and of the Lord; receiving the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

Romans 12:8

He that exhorteth, in exhorting; he that giveth, with simplicity; he that ruleth, with carefulness; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Thessalonians 2:14

For you, brethren, are become followers of the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things from your own coutrymen, even as they have from the Jews,

2 Corinthians 9:11

That being enriched in all things, you may abound unto all simplicity, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our glory is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity of heart and sincerity of God, and not in carnal wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have conversed in this world: and more abundantly towards you.

Matthew 20:15

Or, is it not lawful for me to do what I will? is thy eye evil, because I am good?

Romans 2:4

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and patience, and longsuffering? Knowest thou not, that the benignity of God leadeth thee to penance?

2 Corinthians 2:9

For to this end also did I write, that I may know the experiment of you, whether you be obedient in all things.