But I dey send dis brodas kom meet una to make sure sey una dey ready; as I don tell dem before sey, una don already kollect money. So make una nor let shame katch mi, as I dey boast about una.
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.