Writing of Christians in Macedonia, Paul stated: “During a great test under affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty made the riches of their generosity abound.
Paulus kirjutas Makedoonia kristlaste kohta: „Suure katsumuse ajal, kui nad olid kitsikuses, tõi nende rohke rõõm ja sügav vaesus külluslikult esile nende rikkaliku heldekäelisuse.