2 Corinthians 8:1 to 24 Now, let's see the difference between the people of Corinth and the people of Macedonia. The people of Corinth had better living conditions, but they complained when asked to help the Apostle Paul. On the other hand, the people of Macedonia, who were poorer, felt honored to help and even begged the Apostle Paul to do so. It's incredible how the example of the poor widow, mentioned in Luke 21, continues to make sense: those who have less often help more.