# Connecting Statement:

Paul continues on the subject of giving. He wants to make sure that the collection of their offering for the needy believers in Jerusalem takes place before he comes so that it does not seem as though he takes advantage of them. He talks about how giving blesses the giver and glorifies God.

# General Information:

When Paul refers to Achaia, he is talking about a Roman province located in southern Greece where Corinth is located. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# the ministry for the believers

This refers to the collection of money to give to the believers in Jerusalem. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. AT: "the ministry for the believers in Jerusalem" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# Achaia has been getting ready

Here the word "Achaia" refers to the people who live in this province, and specifically to the people of the church in Corinth. AT: "the people of Achaia have been preparing" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])