For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem;
2 Corinthians 9:4 - Revised Standard Version lest if some Macedonians come with me and find that you are not ready, we be humiliated—to say nothing of you—for being so confident. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Lest, if [any] Macedonians should come with me and find you unprepared [for this generosity], we, to say nothing of yourselves, be humiliated for our being so confident. American Standard Version (1901) lest by any means, if there come with me any of Macedonia and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be put to shame in this confidence. Common English Bible If some Macedonians should come with me and find out that you aren’t ready, we (not to mention you) would be embarrassed as far as this project goes. Catholic Public Domain Version Otherwise, if the Macedonians arrive with me and find you unprepared, we (not to mention you) would be ashamed in this matter. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Lest, when the Macedonians shall come with me, and find you unprepared, we (not to say ye) should be ashamed in this matter. |
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem;
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 contributions need not be made when I come.
(What I am saying I say not with the Lord's authority but as a fool, in this boastful confidence;
So give proof, before the churches, of your love and of our boasting about you to these men.
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.
I, Paul, write this with my own hand, I will repay it—to say nothing of your owing me even your own self.