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2 In spite of their terrible ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and deep poverty have led them to be abundantly generous.
3 I can testify that by their own free will they have given to the utmost of their ability, yes, even beyond their ability.
4 They begged us earnestly for the privilege of participating in this ministry to the saints.
5 We did not expect that! They gave themselves to the Lord first and then to us, since this was God’s will.
6 So we urged Titus to finish this work of kindness among you in the same way that he had started it.