2 Corinthians 8:2 (WEB)
how in a severe ordeal of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.
Catechism · 1
“In the Beatitudes "poverty" is the virtue of sharing: it calls us to communicate and share both material and spiritual goods, not by coercion but out of love, so that the abundance of some may remedy the needs of others.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. 2 Cor 8:1-15.
Fathers and councils · 2
John Chrysostom
“It was on this ground Paul marvelled at the Macedonians, not because they gave, but because even though they were in poverty they gave.” — editor's note: 2 Cor. viii. 1, 2, 3.
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Augustine of Hippo
“For we provide for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”” — editor's note: 2 Cor. viii. 1–21
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