2 Corinthians 8

Paul commends the Macedonian churches for their generous giving to the saints despite severe affliction and deep poverty, urging the Corinthians, who abound in faith, speech, knowledge, and love, to excel in this grace of giving as a test of sincere love, not by commandment.[1][2][3] He points to Christ Jesus, who became poor though rich so believers might become rich through his poverty, and exhorts them to complete their earlier readiness for the collection for Jerusalem's poor, sending Titus to assist, emphasizing equality, willingness according to means, and honest administration.[1][2][4]