1

But there is no need for me to say anything in my letter about the giving to the saints:

2

For I have before made clear to those of Macedonia my pride in your ready mind, saying to them that Achaia has been ready for a year back and a great number have been moved to do the same by your example.

3

But I have sent the brothers, so that the good things we said about you may be seen to be true, and that, as I said, you may be ready:

4

For fear that, if any from Macedonia come with me, and you are not ready, we (not to say, you) might be put to shame in this thing.

5

So it seemed to me wise for the brothers to go before, and see that the amount which you had undertaken to give was ready, so that it might be a cause for praise, and not as if we were making profit out of you.