2 Corinthians 8:2 bbe — How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in b…

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"How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others."

— 2 Corinthians 8:2, Bible in Basic English

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2 Corinthians 8 — Context

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And now we give you news, brothers, about the grace of God which has been given to the churches of Macedonia;

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How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.

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For I give them witness, that as they were able, and even more than they were able, they gave from the impulse of their hearts,

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Seriously requesting us that they might have a part in this grace of being servants to the needs of the saints:

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And going even farther than our hope, they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us after the purpose of God.

2 Corinthians 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 8:2 say?
2 Corinthians 8:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 8:2 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 8:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 8:2.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 8:2 in?
2 Corinthians 8:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 8:2?
2 Corinthians 8:2 reads (BBE): “How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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