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

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

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

¹⁰ I give a judgment in this: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.

²² But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.