2 Korintus 8:1-4

Completing the Collection for the Saints

8:1 Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, ¹  the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia, 8:2 that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth ²  of their generosity. 8:3 For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily, ³  8:4 begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping ⁴  the saints.

2 Korintus 9:1

Preparing the Gift

9:1 For it is not necessary ⁵  for me to write you about this service ⁶  to the saints,

2 Korintus 9:12

9:12 because the service of this ministry is not only providing for ⁷  the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

[8:1]  ¹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:8.

[8:2]  ² tn Or “riches.”

[8:3]  ³ tn Or “spontaneously.”

[8:4]  ⁴ tn Or “of ministering to.”

[9:1]  ⁵ tn Or “it is superfluous.”

[9:1]  ⁶ tn Or “this ministry,” “this contribution.”

[9:12]  ⁷ tn Or “not only supplying.”