[1] Moreover, brethren, to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; [2] How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. [3] For to their power, I bear record, yea, and their power they were willing of themselves; [4] Praying with much intreaty the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.