2 Corinthians 8:2

How that in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their ioy, and their deepe pouertie, abounded vnto the riches of their liberalitie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
- American Standard Version (1901)

How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.
- Basic English Bible

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

that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty has abounded to the riches of their [free-hearted] liberality.
- Darby Bible

That in much experience of tribulation, they have had abundance of joy; and their very deep poverty hath abounded unto the riches of their simplicity.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
- English Revised Version

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 8:2

8:2 In a great trial of affliction - Being continually persecuted, harassed, and plundered.