2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 8:2–4

²In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. ³For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ⁴they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

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2 Corinthians 8:2

English	Greek	Sounds like	Grammar	Word study
In	ἐν	en	Preposition	G1722 in, on, among
terrible	πολλῇ	pollē	Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular	G4183 much, many, often
ordeal	δοκιμῇ	dokimē	Noun - Dative Feminine Singular	G1382 a trial, proof; tried, approved character
they suffered	θλίψεως	thlipseōs	Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular	G2347 persecution, affliction, distress
their	αὐτῶν	autōn	Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural	G846 he, she, it, they, them, same
abundant	περισσεία	perisseia	Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular	G4050 abundance
joy	χαρᾶς	charas	Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular	G5479 joy, gladness
and	καὶ	kai	Conjunction	G2532 and, even, also, namely
deep	βάθους	bathous	Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular	G899 depth, a depth, a deep
poverty	πτωχεία	ptōcheia	Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular	G4432 beggary, poverty
overflowed	ἐπερίσσευσεν	eperisseusen	Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular	G4052 I exceed, am left over
into	εἰς	eis	Preposition	G1519 into, in, among, till, for
rich	πλοῦτος	ploutos	Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular	G4149 riches, wealth
generosity	ἁπλότητος	haplotētos	Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular	G572 simplicity, sincerity, purity

2 Corinthians 8:3

English	Greek	Sounds like	Grammar	Word study
For	ὅτι	hoti	Conjunction	G3754 that, since, because
I testify	μαρτυρῶ	martyrō	Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular	G3140 I witness, testify
according to	κατὰ	kata	Preposition	G2596 down from, against, according to, throughout, during
ability	δύναμιν	dynamin	Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular	G1411 might, power, marvelous works
and even	καὶ	kai	Conjunction	G2532 and, even, also, namely
beyond	παρὰ	para	Preposition	G3844 from, in the presence of
Of their own accord	αὐθαίρετοι	authairetoi	Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural	G830 of one's own accord

2 Corinthians 8:4

English	Greek	Sounds like	Grammar	Word study
they earnestly	παρακλήσεως	paraklēseōs	Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular	G3874 exhortation, entreaty, encouragement, comfort
pleaded	δεόμενοι	deomenoi	Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural	G1189 I request, beg
with us	ἡμῶν	hēmōn	Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural	G1473 I
for the	τὴν	tēn	Article - Accusative Feminine Singular	G3588 the
privilege	χάριν	charin	Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular	G5485 grace, favor, kindness
of sharing	κοινωνίαν	koinōnian	Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular	G2842 participation, communion, fellowship
in	τῆς	tēs	Article - Genitive Feminine Singular	G3588 the
service	διακονίας	diakonias	Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular	G1248 waiting at table, service, ministration
to	εἰς	eis	Preposition	G1519 into, in, among, till, for
the	τοὺς	tous	Article - Accusative Masculine Plural	G3588 the
saints	ἁγίους	hagious	Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural	G40 set apart, holy, sacred

Cross-references

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2 Corinthians 8:2 James 2:5 · Proverbs 11:25 · 2 Corinthians 6:10 · Deuteronomy 15:4 · 2 Corinthians 9:13 · 1 Thessalonians 3:3–4 · Revelation 2:9 · Luke 21:1–4 · Mark 12:42–44 · Romans 12:8 · 1 Thessalonians 1:6 · Isaiah 32:5–8

2 Corinthians 8:3 Exodus 35:5 · Exodus 35:29 · Exodus 35:21–22 · 2 Corinthians 9:6–7 · Philemon 1:14 · 1 Chronicles 29:9 · Acts 11:29 · 1 Corinthians 9:17 · 1 Corinthians 16:2 · 1 Chronicles 29:5–6 · Philippians 2:13 · 1 Chronicles 29:13–17

2 Corinthians 8:4 Galatians 6:10 · Acts 24:17 · 2 Corinthians 9:1 · Hebrews 6:10 · 1 John 3:16–18 · 1 Corinthians 16:3–4 · 1 Corinthians 16:15 · Galatians 2:10 · Acts 11:29 · 2 Corinthians 9:12–14 · Romans 15:25–26

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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.