To The One Who Had Much, Nothing Was In Excess; To The One Who Had Little, Nothing Was Lacking

"You excel in everything: in the gifts of faith, speech and knowledge; you feel concern for every cause and, besides, you are first in my heart.  Excel, also, in this generous service.

This is not a command; I make known to you the determination of others, to check the sincerity of your fraternal concern.  You know well, the generosity of CHRIST JESUS, our LORD.  Although HE was rich, HE made HIMSELF poor, to make you rich, through HIS poverty.

I only make a suggestion, because you were the first, not only in cooperating, but in beginning this project a year ago.  So complete this work and, according to your means, carry out what you decided, with much enthusiasm.  When there is a good disposition, everything you give is welcomed, and no one longs for what you do not have.  I do not mean that others should be at ease and you burdened.  Strive for equality; at present, give from your abundance what they are short of, and, in some way, they, also, will give from their abundance, what you lack.  Then, you will be equal and what Scripture says shall come true: To the one who had much, nothing was in excess; to the one who had little, nothing was lacking." - 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 

(Paul exhorts the Churches in Corinth and in the province to take up this collection that they had agreed upon.

Paul does not use the word collection in these chapters.  Instead he speaks of the liberality and the greatness of generous giving; of the blessed work of grace.  It is more a gift for the one who gives that for the one who receives.)

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