Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality — the principle is *isotēs*, literally equal measure or fairness. Paul is not demanding the Corinthians impoverish themselves; rather, he seeks *balance* between communities. The Jerusalem collection aims at koinonia, communion, expressed in mutual material aid. Abundance in one place should supply lack in another.

COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS

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