2 Corinthians 8:1
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.”
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“Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;”
King James Version · Public Domain“Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God, that hath been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 8:1 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 25:22The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. See, I have gained two more.’
- Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
- Acts 16:9During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
- Romans 15:26For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
- 1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
- 2 Corinthians 8:2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
- 2 Corinthians 9:2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
- 2 Corinthians 9:4Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
- 2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
- Ephesians 3:8Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
- Colossians 1:29To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:7As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:10And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
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