8 ^aAnd God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.  ‡

9 As it is written:
^a“He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever.”  ‡

12 For the administration of this service not only ^asupplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,  ‡

13 while, through the proof of this ministry, they ^aglorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal ^bsharing with them and all men,  ‡