^{16 Ref} But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

^{17 Ref} For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

^{18 Ref} And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;

^{19 Ref} And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

^{20 Ref} Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

^{21 Ref} Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

^{22 Ref} And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

^{23 Ref} Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.