 You want to prove the sincerity of your love. Notice verse 9. For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. And herein I give my advice, for this is expedient for you who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. Much like our church a year ago, commitments were made. They made commitments a year prior.