2 Corinthians 9:3-5

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

³ But I sent the brothers in order that our boast about you might not be made-empty in this respect: in order that, just as I was saying, you may be prepared, ⁴ that we should not somehow be put-to-shame (that I not say you) in this confidence^[a] if Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared. ⁵ Therefore I regarded it necessary to urge the brothers that they go-ahead to you and prepare-beforehand your previously-promised blessing^[b], that this may be ready thus as a blessing and not as greediness^[c].