2 Corinthians 8:2

King James Version

²How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

2 Corinthians 8:2

New International Version

²In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.^(A)

⁴Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

⁴they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing^(A) in this service^(B) to the Lord’s people.^(C)

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