圣经Brothers, I tell you the grace that God has bestowed upon the Macedonian churches.
Even when they were tested in great trials and tribulations, they still had the joy of satisfaction, and in extreme poverty, they even showed their generous generosity in donating.
I can prove that they are willing to donate based on their strength, and have also exceeded their strength.
Repeatedly pleading with us, allowing them to have a share in the grace that is offered to the saints.
And what they did, not only according to our expectations, but also according to God’s will, they first offered themselves to the Lord and then became our followers.
Therefore, I advise Titus, since we have initiated this kind service among you, let it be done.
Since you have shown great satisfaction in faith, eloquence, knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for us, let us also show great satisfaction in this matter of kindness.
I am not saying this to command you, but to test the truth of your love through the enthusiasm of others.
You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was originally rich, but he became poor for you, so that you may become rich because of his poverty.
I am sharing my opinion with you on this matter, which is beneficial to you. Because you took action on this matter, and it has been a year since you had this intention.
Let’s get this done now. If you have a willing heart, let it be fulfilled according to what you have.
For if a person has a willing heart, it will be accepted, according to what they have, not according to what they do not have.
I didn’t mean for others to be complacent, you guys are being burdened,
It is necessary to be evenly distributed. It means that your surplus can now make up for their shortcomings, so that their surplus can also make up for your shortcomings in the future, and this will be even.
As it is written, there is no surplus for those who receive more, and there is no shortage for those who receive less.
Thank you very much to God, who touched Titus’s heart and made him treat you kindly, just like me.
He certainly listened to my advice. But I am even more enthusiastic and willing to go to your place.
We also sent a brother with him. This person received praise from the churches in the gospel.
Not only that, he was also chosen by the churches to walk with us and deliver the donation entrusted to us, to glorify the Lord and demonstrate our willingness.
This will prevent anyone from picking on us because we have donated a lot of silver.
We pay attention to doing things that are bright, not only in front of the Lord, but also in front of people.
We sent another brother along. This person’s enthusiasm has been repeatedly tested by us in many things, and now he is even more heartwarming because he firmly believes in you.
As for Titus, he is my companion who works together for you. As for those two brothers, they are messengers of the churches and the glory of Christ.
Therefore, be sure to reveal the proof of your love and the proof of my praise in front of all the churches.
