At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, ¹  so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,

For I do not say this so there would be relief for others and suffering for you, but as a matter of equality.

because the service of this ministry is not only providing for ¹  the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

When ¹  I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. ²  I ³  kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.