1 Now brothers, we make known to you the favour of Elohim which has been given in the assemblies of Makedonia:
2 that in much trial of pressure the overflowing of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the riches of their generosity.
3 Because I bear witness that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave voluntarily,
4 begging us with much urgency for the favour of taking part in this service to the set-apart ones.
5 And, not as we had expected, they gave themselves first to the Master, and then to us by the desire of Elohim,