2 Corinthians 8:2

In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

Cross References (17)

  • James 2:5 (11)

    Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He

  • Proverbs 11:25 (8)

    A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:10 (7)

    sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

  • Deuteronomy 15:4 (6)

    There will be no poor among you, however, because the LORD will surely bless you in the land that the LORD your God is g

  • Revelation 2:9 (5)

    I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:3–4 (5)

    so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:13 (5)

    Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of C

  • Luke 21:1–4 (4)

    Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,

  • Mark 12:42–44 (4)

    Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius.

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:6 (3)

    And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite o

  • Romans 12:8 (3)

    if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with d

  • Isaiah 32:5–8 (3)

    No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:11 (2)

    You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgi

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:14 (2)

    For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own

  • 2 Corinthians 1:12 (2)

    For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relatio

  • Nehemiah 8:10–12 (1)

    Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing

  • Acts 2:45–46 (1)

    Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.