^{5 Ref} So it seemed to me wise for the brothers to go before, and see that the amount which you had undertaken to give was ready, so that it might be a cause for praise, and not as if we were making profit out of you.

^{6 Ref} But in the Writings it says, He who puts in only a small number of seeds, will get in the same; and he who puts them in from a full hand, will have produce in full measure from them.

^{7 Ref} Let every man do after the purpose of his heart; not giving with grief, or by force: for God takes pleasure in a ready giver.

^{8 Ref} And God is able to give you all grace in full measure; so that ever having enough of all things, you may be full of every good work:

^{9 Ref} As it is said in the Writings, He has sent out far and wide, he has given to the poor; his righteousness is for ever.