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

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which {I made} before Titus, is found a truth.

Upon the first {day} of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as {God} hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.

{And} lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and {that} I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.