ACC ~ 2 Corinthians 8 v3

BEYOND THEIR MEANS. AMBROSIASTER: Because they gave themselves to God wholeheartedly, they wanted to offer even more than their strength allowed. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

IN SPITE OF POVERTY. CHRYSOSTOM: The greatness of the Macedonians can be seen from the fact that they gave voluntarily, in spite of their poverty. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 16.3.

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