# Not only this

"Not only do believers among all of the churches praise him"

# he also was selected by the churches

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the churches also selected him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# in our carrying out this act of grace

"to carry out this act of generosity." This refers to taking the offering to Jerusalem.

# for our eagerness to help

"to demonstrate our eagerness to help"