2 Corinthians 9. 2 Corinthians 4:8, KJV: "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;" 2 Corinthians 4:8, NASB: "we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;" 2 Corinthians 4:8, NLT: "We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, NLT. 8 So I urge you now to reaffirm your love for him. If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. We don't try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. New Living Translation; 2 Corinthians 8 2 Corinthians 8. 2Co 8:5 They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do. 2 Corinthians 8:14 Right now you have plenty and can help those who are in need. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 1 Corinthians 8. Otherwise he may be overcome by discouragement. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. 8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. 2 Corinthians 8:6. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. Yes, we know that “we all have knowledge” about this issue. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 2 Corinthians 1:7. 2 Corinthians 8. 2 Corinthians 12:1-21, NLT. 2 Corinthians 8:7 Since you excel in so many ways--in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us--I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving. 2 Corinthians 8 1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 Corinthians 8 1 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. I didn’t want to grieve you, … But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:5 5 They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do. 1 Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols. But I won’t … Please bear with me. 2 Corinthians 11 New Living Translation (NLT) Paul and the False Apostles. Food Sacrificed to Idols. New Living Translation 2 Corinthians 8:7. But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church. But I am testing how genuine your love is by comparing it with the eagerness of the other churches. Let the eagerness you showed in the beginning be matched now by your giving. 2 Corinthians 1:18 As surely as God is faithful, our word to you does not waver between "Yes" and "No." Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. 2 Corinthians 8:8. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. 2They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. 9 Each time he said, “ My grace is all you need. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 1. Read more Share Copy 2 Corinthians 8:1–3 A Call to Generous Giving Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, * what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, 1 what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to … We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 2 Corinthians 1 - This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. Philippians 2:8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. << 2 Corinthians 8 | 2 Corinthians 9 | 2 Corinthians 10 >> 9 1 I really don't need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem. Give in proportion to what you have. 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. 2 Corinthians 8 Encouragement to Give Generously. Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving. I will reluctantly tell about visions and revelations from the Lord. New Living Translation 2 Corinthians 8:2. 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