Introduction

Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah) by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, and to all the saints (God’s people) throughout Achaia (southern Greece):

begging us insistently for the privilege of participating in the service for [the support of] the saints [in Jerusalem].

God Gives Most

Now it is unnecessary for me to write to you about the offering [that is to be made] for the saints [in Jerusalem];

For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God.