Because he received the appeal, indeed, but being more eager, he went to you of his own accord.
that we should urge Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this kind gift in you as well.
And I call upon you, brothers, bear with the word of encouragement for I have written to you in few words.
And in this I give an opinion: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago,
I speak not by command, but I am proving the genuineness of your love by the eagerness of others.
I urged Titus, and sent our brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not walk in the same spirit – not in the same steps?