2 Corinthians 8:2

Updated: June 3, 2025
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In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
World English Bible (WEB)
How that{G3754} in{G1722} a great{G4183} trial{G1382} of affliction{G2347} the abundance{G4050} of their{G846} joy{G5479} and{G2532} their{G846} deep{G899} poverty{G2596}{G4432} abounded{G4052}{(G5656)} unto{G1519} the riches{G4149} of their{G846} liberality{G572}.
KJV with Strongs
(2) Because in a great examination of affliction, their abundant joy and their deep poverty abounded into a wealth of generosity from them.
The F.O.G
[2] In the crucible of severe hardship and grinding poverty, something extraordinary happened. Their overflowing joy in the Lord, combined with their extreme material need, produced an abundance of rich, generous giving that defied all human logic!
The F.O.G Paraphrase
because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, did abound to the riches of their liberality;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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2 Corinthians 8:2

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