1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
2 That in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality.
3 For to [their] power, I bear testimony, and even beyond [their] power, [they were] willing of themselves;
4 Praying us with much entreaty, that we would receive the gift, and [take upon us] the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
5 And [this they did], not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God:
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