2 Corinthians 8:2-5

New International Version

² In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.^{(A) 3} For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,^(B) and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, ⁴ they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing^(C) in this service^(D) to the Lord’s people.^{(E) 5} And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.