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8:2 How that in a {b} great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
(b) For those manifold afflictions with which the Lord tried them did not stop their joyful readiness, but also made it much more excellent and well-known.
8:2 That in a great trial of affliction. The language seems to imply persecution. This might have been an excuse for not giving, if they had sought one. See Ac 17:6 1Th 2:14.
The abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded. But, still, their joy in the gospel and their poverty combined so that they contributed with great liberality.
8:2 In a great trial of affliction - Being continually persecuted, harassed, and plundered.
8:1-6 The grace of God must be owned as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. It is great grace and favour from God, if we are made useful to others, and forward to any good work. He commends the charity of the Macedonians. So far from needing that Paul should urge them, they prayed him to receive the gift. Whatever we use or lay out for God, it is only giving him what is his own. All we give for charitable uses, will not be accepted of God, nor turn to our advantage, unless we first give ourselves to the Lord. By ascribing all really good works to the grace of God, we not only give the glory to him whose due it is, but also show men where their strength is. Abundant spiritual joy enlarges men's hearts in the work and labour of love. How different this from the conduct of those who will not join in any good work, unless urged into it!
Abounded Abundance Affliction Amid Boundless Deep Extreme Generosity Generous Great Greater Greatest Increase Joy Liberality Need Ordeal Overflowed Overflowing Part Passing Poverty Proof Rich Riches Severe Test Trial Trouble Undergoing Wealth
Abounded Abundance Affliction Amid Boundless Deep Extreme Generosity Generous Great Greater Greatest Increase Joy Liberality Need Ordeal Overflowed Overflowing Part Passing Poverty Proof Rich Riches Severe Test Trial Trouble Undergoing Wealth
