1It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,
2It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,
3It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,
4It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,
5for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.
6for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.
7for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.
8for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.
9But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared,
10But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared,
11But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared,
12But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared,
13lest by any means, if anyone from Macedonia comes there with me and finds you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) would be disappointed in this confident boasting.
14lest by any means, if anyone from Macedonia comes there with me and finds you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) would be disappointed in this confident boasting.
15lest by any means, if anyone from Macedonia comes there with me and finds you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) would be disappointed in this confident boasting.
16lest by any means, if anyone from Macedonia comes there with me and finds you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) would be disappointed in this confident boasting.
17I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.
18I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.
19I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.
20I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.
21Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
22Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
23Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
24Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
25Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
26Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
27Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
28Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
29And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.
30And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.
31And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.
32And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.
33As it is written,
34As it is written,
35As it is written,
36As it is written,
37Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
38Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
39Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
40Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
41you being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.
42you being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.
43you being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.
44you being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.
45For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack amongst the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,
46For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack amongst the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,
47For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack amongst the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,
48For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack amongst the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,
49seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all,
50seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all,
51seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all,
52seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all,
53while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.
54while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.
55while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.
56while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.
57Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!
58Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!
59Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!
60Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!