2 Corinthians 8:2-6 because in spite of a terrible test of trouble, the mighty flood of their gladness mingling with the depths of their poverty has overflowed and resulted in the abundance of their liberality.

Williams⁽ⁱ⁾ ² because in spite of a terrible test of trouble, the mighty flood of their gladness mingling with the depths of their poverty has overflowed and resulted in the abundance of their liberality. ³ For they have given, I can testify, to the utmost of their ability, and even beyond their ability. Of their own accord, ⁴ with earnest entreaty, they kept on begging me for the favor of sharing in this service that is being rendered to God's people. ⁵ They did not do as I expected but even more; they first by God's will gave themselves to the Lord, and then to me; ⁶ so that I insisted that Titus, as he had formerly commenced it, should bring to completion this gracious contribution among you too.