'Generous' in the Bible
In spite of their terrible ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and deep poverty have led them to be abundantly generous.
In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.
taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift;
Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not as an extortion.
In every way you will grow richer and become even more generous, and this will cause others to give thanks to God because of us,
Because your service in giving proves your love, you will be glorifying God as you obey what your confession of the Messiah's gospel demands, since you are generous in sharing with them and with everyone else.