^{17 Ref} For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

^{18 Ref} We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Gospel is known through all the assemblies.

^{19 Ref} Not only so, but who was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.

^{20 Ref} We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

^{21 Ref} Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.