2 Corinthians 8:13-18

That there may be equality 2 Corinthians 8:13-18: The spiritual abundance of Jerusalem had blessed Corinth. It was only fair that Corinth share some physical blessing with Jerusalem during their poverty. The equality that Paul spoke of was neither communism nor any form of it. It was an "equality where nobody starves and nobody hordes his abundance at another's expense." Generous giving is not when each person gives the same in dollar amounts. That kind of giving would cause the wealthy to be eased and the poorer would be burdened. Each person is to give in proportion to the blessings they have received. You share with the needy now and if you are needy later they and others will share with you. Paul taught a great lesson by referring to Exodus 16:18. Everyone gathered manna, some more and some less; but they all shared from what was gathered. None suffered lack.

Paul recommended Titus to them to collect their gifts. It was in his heart to glorify God and to do what was right. There was also another brother that was to accompany Titus in this matter. We do not know who the brother was. Possibly it was Luke, Barnabas, Silas, Timothy or someone else. It really does not matter who the brother was. He was a brother with a good reputation among the churches. This would remove any suspicion that the funds might be misused.