^{16 Ref} And thanks to God, who is putting the same diligence for you in the heart of Titus,

^{17 Ref} because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,

^{18 Ref} and we sent with him the brother, whose praise in the good news `is' through all the assemblies,

^{19 Ref} and not only so, but who was also appointed by vote by the assemblies, our fellow-traveller, with this favour that is ministered by us, unto the glory of the same Lord, and your willing mind;

^{20 Ref} avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,

^{21 Ref} providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;

^{22 Ref} and we sent with them our brother, whom we proved in many things many times being diligent, and now much more diligent, by the great confidence that is toward you,

^{23 Ref} whether -- about Titus -- my partner and towards you fellow-worker, whether -- our brethren, apostles of assemblies -- glory of Christ;