Verse 12
The standard by which God would judge their contribution would be how much they gave in relation to how much they had, not just how much they gave (cf. Mark 12:41-44). God does not expect us to give what we do not have. The apostle assumed their giving sprang from proper motivation.
"Paul’s sentiment here is entirely in line with the OT prophets’ teaching that the right attitude to Yahweh is more important than the sacrifice itself." [Note: Barnett, p. 412.]
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