2 Corinthians 8:3-7

English Standard Version

³ For they gave ^(A)according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, ⁴ begging us earnestly ^(B)for the favor^[a] of taking part in ^(C)the relief of the saints— ⁵ and this, not as we expected, but they ^(D)gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. ⁶ Accordingly, ^(E)we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you ^(F)this act of grace. ⁷ But as ^(G)you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you^[b]—^(H)see that you excel in this act of grace also.