Titus Commended

(Titus 1:1–4)

But thanks [be] to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion [I have] for you. 17 For not only did he welcome [our] appeal, but he {is} eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

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Along with [Titus] we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches [for his work] in the gospel. 19 More than that [this brother] was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious gift we administer[fn] to honor the Lord Himself and [to show] our eagerness [to help].

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We [want to] avoid any criticism of [the way] we administer this generous [ gift ]. 21 We are taking great care to do[fn] what is right, not only in the eyes of [the] Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

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And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness [to us] vvv many times [and] in many ways, and now even more [so] by [his] great confidence in you. 23 As for Titus, [he is] my partner and fellow worker among you. [As for] our brothers, [they are] messengers[fn] of [the] churches, [the] glory of Christ. 24 In full view of the churches, then, show [these men] the proof of your love and vvv the reason for our boasting about you. 9