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

⁶ so that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he did begin before, so also he may finish to you also this favour,

⁸ not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness,

¹⁰ and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you `is' expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before -- a year ago,

²² And I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of the exhortation, for also through few words I have written to you.