for he received exhortation; but when he was busier, by his will he went forth to you.
I prayed Titus, and I sent with him a brother. Whether Titus beguiled you? whether we went not in the same spirit? whether not in the same steps?
And I give counsel in this thing; for this is profitable to you, that not only have begun to do, but also ye began to have will from the former year.
So that we prayed Titus, that as he began, so also he perform in you this grace.
I say not as commanding, but by the busyness of other men proving also the good wit of your charity.
And, brethren, I pray you, that ye suffer a word of solace; for by full few things I have written to you.