Because he indeed accepted the exhortation, but his own will being more zealous, he went forth to you.
for us to urge Titus that, as he earlier began this kindness, so he would even finish it for you also.
And I urge you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation, for I also wrote to you in brief.
And in this I give judgment, for this is expedient for you who earlier began, from a year ago, not only the doing but also the intending.
I speak not from commandment, but because of the zeal of others, also examining the genuineness of your love.
I encouraged Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in anything? Did we not walk in the same spirit, not in the same steps?