An exhortation to the Corinthians not to falsify his boastin;^ of their liberal- ity, vs. 1-5. An exhortation to give not only liberally but cheerfully, vs. 6-15.
Continuation of the discourse in the precedhig chapter on making collections for the sai/Us.
Although aware of their readiness, the apostle sent the brethren to bring the collection for the i)oor to an end, lest when the Macedonians who were to accompany liini to Cor*