Otherwise, if some Macedonians come with me and find that you are not ready, we would be humiliated -- to say nothing of you -- for being so confident.
for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.
On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.