"But the LORD said to my father David, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart.

"But the LORD said to my father David, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well in that it was in your heart.

"His lord said to him, 'Well [done,] good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers,

because they went forth for His name's sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles.

Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things [sent] from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.

It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things.

Or does He say [it] altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, [this] is written, that he who plows should plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope should be partaker of his hope.

If we have sown spiritual things for you, [is it] a great thing if we reap your material things?

Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

[Let them] do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.

But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.