Appeal to Complete the Collection

We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches(A) of Macedonia:(B) During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity.(C)

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The Collection for the Lord’s People

And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian(A) churches. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.(B)

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When I was present with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia(A) supplied my needs.(B) I have kept myself, and will keep myself, from burdening you in any way.

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And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed.(A) I have kept myself from being a burden to you(B) in any way, and will continue to do so.

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