Kɛ ɔ ko yo nan é nuan bɔ e fa sa nga an yo'n di'n ɔ'a yo-man ngbɛn'n ti yɛ n sunmannin e niaan sɔ mun amun wun lɔ-ɔ. Kɛ be ju lɔ'n, man be wun kɛ like nga n kɛn i ndɛ n kleli be'n, amu'an wie i yo.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Paul explains that he sent some brothers to ensure the Corinthians are prepared for a collection of offerings. He wants their boasting about the Corinthians' generosity not to be empty words.
Explained for Children
Imagine you tell your friend how good at basketball someone is, but then you need to make sure they actually practice so when your friend comes to watch, they play well and you don't look like you're just saying nice things that aren’t true!
Historical Background
The letter was written by Paul around 53-56 AD to the church in Corinth. He is addressing a community where he had established a strong relationship but also faced challenges.
Living It Out Today
Imagine planning an event at work and boasting about how your team will handle it well. You’d want to make sure everyone was prepared so that you don’t come off as boastful without substance.
