13. We don’t want you to have troubles while others are comforted. We want everything to be equal.
14. At this time you have plenty and can provide what they need. Then later, when they have plenty, they can provide what you need. Then everyone will have an equal share.
15. As the Scriptures say, “Those who gathered much did not have too much, and those who gathered little did not have too little.” Exodus 16:18
16. I thank God because he gave Titus the same love for you that I have.
17. Titus agreed to do what we asked. In fact, he himself wanted very much to come see you.
18. We are sending with Titus the brother who is praised by all the churches. He is praised because of his service to the Good News.
19. Also, he was chosen by the churches to go with us when we carry this gift. We are doing this service to bring honor to the Lord and to show that we really want to help.
20. We are being careful so that no one will criticize us about the way we are caring for this large gift.