3. I can assure you that they gave as much as they could, and even more than they could. Of their own free will
4. they begged us and pleaded for the privilege of having a part in helping God's people in Judea.
5. It was more than we could have hoped for! First they gave themselves to the Lord; and then, by God's will they gave themselves to us as well.
6. So we urged Titus, who began this work, to continue it and help you complete this special service of love.
7. You are so rich in all you have: in faith, speech, and knowledge, in your eagerness to help and in your love for us. And so we want you to be generous also in this service of love.
8. I am not laying down any rules. But by showing how eager others are to help, I am trying to find out how real your own love is.