NSB(i)
1 We make known to you brothers the grace of God that has been given to the congregations of Macedonia.
2 Out of severe affliction they have an abundance of joy and their deep poverty abounds in the riches of their generosity.
3 For according to their ability, I bear witness, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord.
4 They were very urgent in their concern for this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the holy ones.
5 This is not as we hoped. First they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God.