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

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

^{18 Ref} And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel `is spread' through all the churches;

^{19 Ref} and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in `the matter of' this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and `to show' our readiness:

^{20 Ref} Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in `the matter of' this bounty which is ministered by us:

^{21 Ref} for we take thought for things honorable, 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 many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which `he hath' in you.

^{23 Ref} Whether `any inquire' about Titus, `he is' my partner and `my' fellow-worker to you-ward, or our brethren, `they are' the messengers of the churches, `they are' the glory of Christ.

^{24 Ref} Show ye therefore unto them in the face of the churches the proof of your love, and of our glorying on your behalf.