¹⁷ For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

⁶ Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.

⁸ I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.

¹⁰ And herein I give `my' judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will.

²² But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written unto you in few words.