2 Corinthians 8:9-11

New English Translation

⁹ For you know the grace^[a] of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich. ¹⁰ So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you^[b] made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give, ¹¹ to finish what you started,^[c] so that just as you wanted to do it eagerly,^[d] you can also complete it according to your means.^[e]