2 Corinthians 9:2-4

2For I know your readiness, which I boast of as respects you to Macedonians, that Achaia is prepared since a year ago, and the zeal [reported] of you has stimulated the mass [of the brethren].

3But I have sent the brethren, in order that our boasting about you may not be made void in this respect, in order that, as I have said, ye may be prepared;

4lest haply, if Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we, that we say not ye, may be put to shame in this confidence.