In fact, Macedonian Christians who were “under affliction ” and in“ deep poverty ” had to ‘ keep begging him with much entreaty for the privilege of kindly giving and for a share in the ministry destined for the holy ones. ’ ​ — 2 Corinthians 8: 1 - 4.
Tegelikult hoopis Makedoonia kristlased, kes ise tundsid „suurt kitsikust ” ja„ põhjatut vaesust ”, käisid „kangesti peale anumisega võtta vastu see and ja lubada neid osa võtta pühade abistamisest ”.