Sawyer(i)
2 that in much trying affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
3 For according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, of their own accord,
4 with much entreaty they desired of us the favor of a participation in the service to the saints;
5 and not as we hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God,
6 so that we requested Titus, as he before began, that he would complete also this charity with you.
7 But as you abound in every thing, in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us, [we desire] that you may abound in this grace also.