A.T. Robertson Commentary 2 Corinthians 8:1

"Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;" — 2 Corinthians 8:1 (ASV)

The grace (την χαριν). As manifested in the collection in the churches, poor as they were. The Romans had lacerated Macedonia (Livy, XLV. 30).