Titus and His Companions

16 But thanks be to God, who has put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care for you that I have. 17 For Titus not only accepted our appeal, but with great enthusiasm he is coming to you of his own accord. 18 With him we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his preaching of the gospel. 19 And not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we administer this gracious gift for the glory of the Lord [fn]himself and to show [fn]our eager willingness to help. 20 We are taking this precaution so that no one will discredit us with respect to this large sum that we are administering. 21 For we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men. 22 We are also sending with them our brother whom we have often tested and found to be earnest in many matters, and now he is even more earnest because of his great confidence in you. 23 If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker in your service. If there is any question about our brothers, they are delegates of the churches, the glory of Christ. 24 Therefore show them in front of all the churches the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.