In this episode, we learn that Paul continued to instruct and encourage the Corinthians about the collection for the poor saints in Jerusalem, after the Corinthians’ original zeal for giving, which spurred the Macedonian believers to give so sacrificially, had faded. Using the “reaping and sowing” farming analogy to explain grace giving, Paul explains how others are blessed by the “cheerful giver,” whose generosity has eternal value and brings the glory, praise and thanksgiving back to God.