12For if the readiness is there, [it is] acceptable according as [a man] hath, not according as [he] hath not.
13For [I say] not [this] that others may be eased [and] ye distressed;
14but by equality: your abundance [being a supply] at this present time for their want, that their abundance also may become [a supply] for your want; that there may be equality:
15as it is written, He that [gathered] much had nothing over; and he that [gathered] little had no lack.
16But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
17For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
18And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel [is spread] through all the churches;