2Cor.8.2

2 Corinthians 8:2

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

Generosity Commended

Cross References

Matthew 20:15

KJV Jesus

Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

The Parable of the Workers

Romans 2:4

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Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

God’s Righteous Judgment

Romans 12:8

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Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Living Sacrifices

2 Corinthians 2:9

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