For indeed he accepted the exhortation. But being more zealous, he went to you of his own accord.
I urged Titus to go, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not walk in the same spirit? Did we not walk in the same steps?
And in this matter I give my advice. It is appropriate for you, who began last year not only to give, but also to willingly give.
So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this gracious deed for you.
I say this not as a command, but to prove through the authenticity of others, the sincerity also of your love.
I implore you, brothers, to heed this word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.