2 for in a severe test of affliction, their ^labundance of joy and ^mtheir extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave ⁿaccording to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly for the favor¹ of taking part in the ^orelief of the saints—

The Cheerful Giver

6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and ^mwhoever sows bountifully¹ will also reap bountifully.