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2 Corinthians 8:3-5
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
2 Corinthians 8:3-5
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
3 For according to their power (I bear them witness), and beyond their power, they were willing.
4 With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints.
5 And 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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2 Corinthians 8:3-5
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2 Corinthians 8:3-5
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3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,(A) and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing(B) in this service(C) to the Lord’s people.(D) 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.
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