For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
Likewise he that received ij. gained other ij.
Also he that received ij. talents came, and said: master, thou deliveredest unto me ij. talents: lo I have won ij. other talents with them.
¶ He that is faithful in that which is least: the same is faithful in much.
Now therefore perform the deed, that as there was in you a readiness to will, even so ye may perform the deed, of that which ye have.
¶ It is not my mind that other be set at ease, and ye brought into cumbrance: but that there be egalness.
and not so only, but is also chosen of the congregations to be a fellow with us in our journey, as concerning this benevolence that is ministered by us unto the praise of the Lord, and to stir up your prompt mind.
And let every man do according as he hath purposed in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity. For God loveth a cheerful giver.
As every man hath received the gift, minister the same one to another as good ministers of the manyfold grace of God.