For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.

Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever {is} of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,

Upon the first {day} of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as {God} hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

For to {their} power, I bear record, yea, and beyond {their} power {they were} willing of themselves;

Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. {bring me: Heb. take for me} {offering: or, heave offering}