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2 Corinthians 8:2

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how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.

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Verse 2. Poverty hath abounded, and so forth The sense seems to be, that in their great poverty, they shewed the riches of their simplicity, that is, of a sincere, willing, and charitable heart. Witham.

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