For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more earnest, of his own accord he went unto you.
I urged Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
And in this I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to desire a year ago.
So that we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
I speak not by commandment, but to prove by the earnestness of others, the sincerity of your love.
And I beseech you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.