12. If you are eager to give, God will accept your gift on the basis of what you have to give, not on what you haven't.
13-14. I am not trying to relieve others by putting a burden on you; but since you have plenty at this time, it is only fair that you should help those who are in need. Then, when you are in need and they have plenty, they will help you. In this way both are treated equally.
15. As the scripture says, “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”
16. How we thank God for making Titus as eager as we are to help you!