Lest perhaps if those of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (not to mention you) would be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
For it has pleased those of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which 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 collections when I come.
That which I speak, I do not speak it according to the Lord, but as if foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.
Therefore show them, and before the churches, the evidence of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
For I know the readiness 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: although I do not say to you how you owe to me even your own self besides.