8:4. With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints.
8:5. And not as we hoped: but they gave their own selves, first to the Lord, then to us by the will of God;
8:6. Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that, as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace.
8:7. That as in all things you abound in faith and word and knowledge and all carefulness, moreover also in your charity towards us: so in this grace also you may abound.
8:8. I speak not as commanding: but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity.
8:9. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor for your sakes: that through his poverty you might be rich.
8:10. And herein I give my advice: for this is profitable for you who have begun not only to do but also to be willing, a year ago.
8:11. Now therefore perform ye it also in deed: that as your mind is forward to be willing, so it may be also to perform, out of that which you have.
8:12. For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath: not according to that which he hath not.
8:13. For I mean not that others should be eased and you burdened, but by an equality.