This chapter continues the subject of giving-that it should be from the heart.
Paul remembered that the saints in Achaia were ready a year ago, their zeal having encouraged others. "He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully."
One was not to give grudgingly or of necessity.
God is able to make all grace abound toward those who give, so that the circumstances may be such that each may abound in every good work.
This service not only supplied the wants of the saints but caused abundant thanksgiving to God. "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift."