1. For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;
2. for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, namely, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal has stirred up most of them.
3. But I have sent the brethren, in order that our boasting about you may not be made empty in this case, so that, as I was saying, you may be prepared;
4. otherwise if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we-not to speak of you-will be put to shame by this confidence.