1 Certainly it is superfluous for me to write to you concerning the service which is for the saints.2 I know your readiness, which concerning you I boast of to Makedonians; because Achaia had been prepared a year ago, and that of your zeal the greater amount is provoked.3 Now I have sent the brethren, in order that our boasting concerning you would not be made empty in this respect, that just as I have been saying, you would be preparing;4 lest perhaps if Makedonians should come with me, and they find you unprepared, we would be disgraced ('we', in which case I do not say 'you',) in this matter.5 Therefore I have regarded it necessary to summon the brethren in order that they would go to you in advance, and put in order beforehand your previously announced blessing, this to be ready as a blessing, and not just as an advantage.6 Now this: he who is sowing sparingly, sparingly then shall he reap; and he who is sowing by blessings, by blessings then shall he reap.7 Each one just as he purposes in the heart; not from out of grief or from out of necessity, for Yahweh would love a cheerful giver.8 And able is Yahweh to make abundant every favor for you, in order that in everything, at all times, having all self-sufficiency, you may have the advantage in every good deed.9 Just as it is written, "He has dispensed, he has given to the poor, his righteousness remains for the age".10 Now He who is supplying besides seed to he who is sowing also wheat-bread for food, He will supply and He will multiply your sowing, and He will increase the produce of your justice;11 in every way being enriched in all sincerity, which through us accomplishes gratitude to Yahweh.12 Because the service of this ministry is not only its replenishing of the deficiencies of the saints, but also its having abundance through many thanksgivings to Yahweh,13 through the proof of this service honoring Yahweh, upon the submission of your agreement to the good message of the Anointed, and sincerity of the partnership for them and for all,14 and in their entreaty for you, yearning for you for the sake of the favor of Yahweh overflowing upon you.15 Now gratitude to Yahweh for His indescribable gift.