How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
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Gill's Exposition
How that in a great trial of affliction,.... The apostle proceeds to show the condition these churches were in when, and the manner in which, they contributed to the relief of others. They were in…
Barnes' Notes
How that, in a great trial of affliction - When it might be supposed they were unable to give; when many would suppose they needed the aid of others; or when it might be supposed their minds would be…
Adam Clarke
In a great trial of affliction - The sense of this verse is the following: The Macedonians, though both poor and persecuted, rejoiced exceedingly that an opportunity was afforded them of doing good to…
Observe here,
I. The apostle takes occasion from the good example of the churches of Macedonia, that is, of Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and others in the region of Macedonia, to exhort the…
Cambridge Bible
trial The Greek word is always used of that which has been tried and has stood the test See notes on 1Co 11:19 and Jas 1:12 in this series. The meaning here is that tribulation has brought out the…
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