8. I’m not commanding you, but I’m testing how genuine your love is by pointing out the dedication of others.
9. You know about the kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was rich, yet for your sake he became poor in order to make you rich through his poverty.
10. I’m giving you my opinion because it will be helpful to you. Last year you were not only willing ⌊to take a collection⌋ but had already started to do it.
11. So finish what you began to do. Then your willingness will be matched by what you accomplish