2 Corinthians 8:10

2 Cor. 8:10. "Who have begun before not only to do, but also to be forward, a year ago." It may seem strange that the apostle says, not only to do, but also to be willing. Doing is more than merely being willing, but it is as if he had said, Ye have not only begun to do before now, but you have been ready to do for a long time, even a year ago: to be forward so long ago, was something that might well be mentioned, in addition to their having now begun to do.

2 Cor. 11:4-5