And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

For the office of this ministration, not only supplieth the need of the saints: but also is abundant herein, that for this laudable ministering, thanks might be given to God of many,

I say again, let no one think me foolish herein; but if they do, yet bear with my weakness, that I also may boast a little.