008:017 for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest,
comes to you of his own free will.
008:018 And we send with him the brother whose praises for his
earnestness in proclaiming the Good News are heard throughout
all the Churches.
008:019 And more than that, he is the one who was chosen by the vote
of the Churches to travel with us, sharing our commission
in the administration of this generous gift to promote
the Lord's glory and gratify our own strong desire.
008:020 For against one thing we are on our guard--I mean against blame
being thrown upon us in respect to these large and liberal
contributions which are under our charge.
008:021 For we seek not only God's approval of our integrity,
but man's also.
008:022 And we send with them our brother, of whose zeal we have had
frequent proof in many matters, and who is now more zealous
than ever through the strong confidence which he has in you.
008:023 As for Titus, remember that he is a partner with me, and is
my comrade in my labours for you. And as for our brethren,
remember that they are delegates from the Churches, and are
men in whom Christ is glorified.
008:024 Exhibit therefore to the Churches a proof of your love,
and a justification of our boasting to these brethren about you.
009:001 As to the services which are being rendered to God's people,
it is really unnecessary for me to write to you.
009:002 For I know your earnest willingness, on account of which I
habitually boast of you to the Macedonians, pointing out
to them that for a whole year you in Greece have been ready;
and the greater number of them have been spurred on
by your ardour.