The Secret of Abounding Joy and Generosity

“Moreover, brethren, we inform you of the Grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia, how that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.”

II Corinthians 8:1-2


Mutual Encouragers

“For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest—but we were troubled on every side: Without were fightings, within were fears; nevertheless God, Who comforts those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus—and not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me so that I rejoiced the more.”
II Corinthians 7:5-7


Perfecting Holiness

“Having, therefore, these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
II Corinthians 7:1


Earnestly Endeavoring

“But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God. . .”

II Corinthians 6:4a


Earnestly Desiring

“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God—a house not made with hands—eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven.”

II Corinthians 5:1-2


Glory-Groanings

“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God—a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens—for in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven.”

II Corinthians 5:1-2


Glory-Gaze

“For God, Who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the Light of the knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ.”

II Corinthians 4:6