16 But may God be thanked for putting the same earnestness for you all into Titos’ mind 17 because indeed he accepted our appeal, but being so earnest he volunteered to visit you all. 18 And we sent another brother along with him, who is praised by all the assemblies for his good message, 19 and not only that, he was also chosen by the assemblies as our travelling companion as we bring this gift as our service for the master’s honour and for our readiness. 20 We want to avoid the possibility of being criticised in our excitement in serving this way, 21 [ref]because we are providing good, not only towards the master, but also for people.

22 We also sent with them another brother who we approved of in many ways—often being diligent, but now much more diligent because of his high confidence in you all. 23 Concerning Titos, he is my partner and your fellow-worker, and the accompanying brothers are ambassadors of the assemblies which are Messiah’s splendour, 24 so show them signs of your love and fulfill what we boasted about you all in the various assemblies.