Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. {grace: or, gift}

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

And herein I give {my} advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. {forward: Gr. willing}

I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

My heart {is} toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.

Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: