Berean Standard Bible
“In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.”
Paul is encouraging the Corinthians to give to the collection for the poor in Jerusalem. He holds up the churches of Macedonia as an example.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
World English Bible (WEB)
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.
King James Version (KJV)
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
American Standard Version (ASV)
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, did abound to the riches of their liberality;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Que en grande prueba de tribulación, la abundancia de su gozo y su profunda pobreza abundaron en riquezas de su bondad.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Aunque los hermanos han estado pasando por grandes tribulaciones, han mezclado la extrema pobreza que padecen con el gozo extraordinario que experimentan, y como resultado, han abundado en rica generosidad.
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