II Corinthians 8:3
The Scripture
(3) For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul commended the churches of Macedonia for their abundant joy and deep poverty that overflowed into rich generosity, and urged the Corinthians likewise to complete their promised collection for the poor saints in Jerusalem. He explained the principle that though Christ was rich, He became poor for their sakes, so that through His poverty they might become rich.
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