In 2 Corinthians 8:17, Titus's own eagerness to travel mirrors the Corinthians' earlier willingness — both demonstrate the same ready spirit Paul highlights here.

In 2 Corinthians 9:2, Paul boasts of their readiness and zeal from last year — confirming the 'first to desire' in v10 and urging them to maintain that reputation.

Proverbs 19:17 promises God repays generosity to the poor—grounds the same principle behind Paul's collection appeal.

Matthew 10:42 promises reward for even small acts of kindness to disciples—reinforces Paul's call to complete the gift.

In Philippians 4:17, Paul similarly frames giving as profit that accrues to the giver — reinforcing that completing the collection is for their own benefit.

In 1 Timothy 6:18, Paul commands generosity and readiness to share — the same kind of good work he is encouraging them to complete here.

In 1 Timothy 6:19, Paul says generous deeds store up treasure for the future — echoing the 'beneficial' aspect of completing the collection here.

In Hebrews 13:16, doing good and sharing is described as a sacrifice pleasing to God — reinforcing the value of completing the generous act Paul recommends.

In James 2:16, mere words without providing are useless — highlighting the importance of turning desire into action that Paul urges.