1 Brothers and sisters, we want to let you know about the grace of God that was given to the churches of Macedonia.
2 While they were being tested by many problems, their extra amount of happiness and their extreme poverty resulted in a surplus of rich generosity.
3 I assure you that they gave what they could afford and even more than they could afford, and they did it voluntarily.
4 They urgently begged us for the privilege of sharing in this service for the saints.
5 They even exceeded our expectations, because they gave themselves to the Lord first and to us, consistent with God’s will.