1. Now brothers, we make known to you the favour of Elohim which has been given in the assemblies of Makedonia:
2. that in much trial of pressure the overflowing of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the riches of their generosity.
3. Because I bear witness that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave voluntarily,
4. begging us with much urgency for the favour of taking part in this service to the set-apart ones.
5. And, not as we had expected, they gave themselves first to the Master, and then to us by the desire of Elohim,
6. that we should urge Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this kind gift in you as well.
7. But as you excel in every way – in belief, and speech, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love for us – that you should excel in this kind gift as well.
8. I speak not by command, but I am proving the genuineness of your love by the eagerness of others.
9. For you know the favour of our Master יהושע Messiah, that being rich, He became poor for your sake, so that you might become rich through His poverty.