Jesus ‘ had become poor for their sakes, that they might become rich ’ spiritually. Surely they would want to imitate his giving spirit.
(‏ ۲قُرِنتیان ۸ :‏ ۹‏ )‏ بیقین می‌توان گفت که مسیحیان قُرِنْتُس مصمم بودند از سخاوت عیسی تقلید کنند .‏