begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.

For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,

because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,

In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.