^{1 Ref} And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God, that hath been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,

^{2 Ref} because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, did abound to the riches of their liberality;

^{3 Ref} because, according to `their' power, I testify, and above `their' power, they were willing of themselves,