3 But I sent the brothers, lest our boasting on behalf of you should be made empty in this part, in order that, as I said, you were ready,
4 lest if some Makedonians come with me and find you not ready, we – not to speak of you – should be put to shame because of our belief.
5 So I thought it necessary to appeal to the brothers to come to you in advance, and arrange your promised blessing beforehand – this to be ready as a blessing and not as greediness.
6 And this: He who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows on blessing shall also reap on blessing.
7 Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not of grief or of necessity, for Elohim loves a joyous giver.
8 And Elohim is able to make all favour overflow toward you, that you, always having all you need in every way, have plenty for every good work.
9 As it has been written, “He scattered abroad, He gave to the poor, His righteousness remains forever.”