Lest perhaps if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, you) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are at Jerusalem.
Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
That which I speak, I speak it not according to the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.
Therefore show to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
For I know the eagerness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has provoked very many.
I Paul have written it with my own hand, I will repay it: nevertheless I do not say to you how you owe me even your own self besides.