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how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
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Giving From Joy, Not Surplus
Commentators are unanimous that the Macedonians' giving was remarkable because it came from a place of 'great trial of affliction' and 'deep poverty.' Their generosity wasn't a result of having extra; it was an overflow of their spiritual joy, which scholars say was rooted in the gospel and sustained them through persecution. This shows that a joyful heart, fixed on God, can be generous in any circumstance.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
How that, in a great trial of affliction. This was when one might suppose they were unable to give; when many would suppose they needed th…
Proof (δοκιμη). Tests as of metals as in 2:9.
Abundance (περισσεια). Late word from περισσευω, to overflow…
19th Century
Anglican
In a great trial of affliction.—We do not know what is specifically referred to, but a community of Christians in a pagan city was always …
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Baptist
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Tactfully, Paul begins with an example, not a plea. Although they were facing a severe ordeal involving persecution (cf. [Reference 1 Thessalonians…
16th Century
Protestant
In much trial — In other words, while they were tried with adversity, they nevertheless did not cease to rejoice in the Lord. Indeed, this…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
How that in a great trial of affliction The apostle proceeds to show the condition these churches were in when, and the manner…
The grace of God must be acknowledged as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. It is great grace and favor from …
13th Century
Catholic
After exhorting them to good in general, the Apostle now encourages them toward a particular good: contributing to the collection for the saints in…
