2 Corinthians 8:1-4
Encouragement to Give Generously
1We want you to know, brothers, ▼▼Or brothers and sisters
about the grace of God that has been bgiven among the churches of Macedonia, 2for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and ctheir extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3For they gave daccording to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4begging us earnestly efor the favor ▼▼The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context
of taking part in gthe relief of the saints—
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