¹⁴ your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may also supply your need, in order that there may be equality.

¹² for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God.

³⁴ There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold.^(A)