7. each one giving, just as he has determined in his heart, neither out of sadness, nor out of obligation. For God loves a cheerful giver.
8. And God is able to make every grace abound in you, so that, always having what you need in all things, you may abound unto every good work,
9. just as it was written: "He has distributed widely, he has given to the poor; his justice remains from age to age."
10. And he who ministers seed to the sower will offer you bread to eat, and will multiply your seed, and will increase the growth of the fruits of your justice.
11. So then, having been enriched in all things, you may abound in all simplicity, which works thanksgiving to God through us.
12. For the ministration of this office not only supplies whatever the saints need, but also abounds through many thanksgivings in the Lord.
13. And so, through the evidence of this ministry, you glorify God by the obedience of your confession in the Gospel of Christ, and by the simplicity of your communion with them and with everyone,
14. and they offer prayers for you, being solicitous about you, because of the excellent grace of God within you.
15. Thanks be to God for his ineffable gift.