1Now we make known unto you, brethren, the grace of God that hath been given in the churches of Macedonia.

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Colossians 1:29, Colossians 1:29, Acts 16:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:10, 1 Corinthians 15:10

2That in much experience of tribulation, they have had abundance of joy and their very deep poverty hath abounded unto the riches of their simplicity.

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James 2:5, James 2:5, Deuteronomy 15:4, Proverbs 11:25, Deuteronomy 15:4

3For according to their power (I bear them witness) and beyond their power, they were willing:

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Exodus 35:29, Exodus 35:29, Exodus 35:5, Exodus 35:5, Exodus 35:21

4With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints.

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Acts 24:17, Acts 24:17, Galatians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 9:1, Galatians 6:10

5And not as we hoped: but they gave their own selves, first to the Lord, then to us by the will of God;

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Romans 12:1, Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 8:1, Romans 14:7, Romans 14:9

6Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that, as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace.

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2 Corinthians 12:18, 2 Corinthians 12:18, 2 Corinthians 8:19, 2 Corinthians 8:4, 2 Corinthians 8:19

7That as in all things you abound in faith and word and knowledge and all carefulness, moreover also in your charity towards us: so in this grace also you may abound.

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2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 1:8, 2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 1:3

8I speak not as commanding: but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity.

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1 Corinthians 7:6, 1 Corinthians 7:6, 1 John 3:17, 1 John 3:19, 1 John 3:17

9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor for your sakes: that through his poverty you might be rich.

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Romans 8:32, Romans 8:32, Philippians 2:6, Philippians 2:8, Philippians 2:6

10And herein I give my advice: for this is profitable for you who have begun not only to do but also to be willing, a year ago.

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Hebrews 13:16, 1 Timothy 6:18, 1 Timothy 6:19, Hebrews 13:16, 1 Timothy 6:18

11Now therefore perform ye it also in deed: that as your mind is forward to be willing, so it may be also to perform, out of that which you have.

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2 Corinthians 9:2, 2 Corinthians 9:2

12For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath: not according to that which he hath not.

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Mark 12:42, Mark 12:44, Mark 12:42, Mark 12:44, Luke 21:1

13For I mean not that others should be eased and you burdened, but by an equality.

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Acts 4:34, Acts 4:34, Romans 15:26, Romans 15:27, Romans 15:26

14In this present time let your abundance supply their want, that their abundance also may supply your want: that there may be an equality,

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Acts 4:34, 2 Corinthians 9:12, Acts 4:34, 2 Corinthians 9:12

15As it is written: He that had much had nothing over; and he that had little had no want.

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Exodus 16:18, Exodus 16:18, Luke 22:35, Luke 22:35

16And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus.

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Revelation 17:17, Revelation 17:17, 2 Corinthians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Philippians 2:20

17For indeed he accepted the exhortation: but, being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

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2 Corinthians 8:6, 2 Corinthians 8:6, 2 Corinthians 8:10, Hebrews 13:22, 2 Corinthians 8:10

18We have sent also with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches.

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2 Corinthians 12:18, 2 Corinthians 12:18, 1 Corinthians 7:17, 2 Corinthians 8:19, 1 Corinthians 7:17

19And not that only: but he was also ordained by the churches companion of our travels, for this grace, which is administered by us, to the glory of the Lord and our determined will:

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1 Corinthians 16:3, 1 Corinthians 16:4, 1 Corinthians 16:3, 1 Corinthians 16:4, 2 Corinthians 4:15

20Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us.

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Ephesians 5:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Ephesians 5:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:22, 2 Corinthians 11:12

21For we forecast what may be good, not only before God but also before men.

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Romans 12:17, Romans 12:17, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 2:12, Philippians 4:8

22And we have sent with them our brother also, whom we have often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent: with much confidence in you,

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Philippians 2:20, Philippians 2:22, Philippians 2:20, Philippians 2:22

23Either for Titus, who is my companion and fellow labourer towards you, or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ.

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Philippians 2:25, Philippians 2:25, Philemon 1:17, Philemon 1:17, 2 Corinthians 8:6

24Wherefore shew ye to them, in the sight of the churches, the evidence of your charity and of our boasting on your behalf.

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2 Corinthians 7:14, 2 Corinthians 7:14, 2 Corinthians 7:4, 2 Corinthians 7:4, 2 Corinthians 9:2