This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also.

Walked we not in the same spirit

This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also.

But, if the Lord permits it, I hope before long to send Timothy to you, that I, in turn, may be cheered by getting news of you.

In the same steps

No one's silver or gold or clothing have I coveted.

and the forefather of the circumcised, namely of those who not merely are circumcised, but also walk in the steps of the faith which our forefather Abraham had while he was as yet uncircumcised.

And it is to this you were called; because Christ also suffered on your behalf, leaving you an example so that you should follow in His steps.

General references

Have I gained any selfish advantage over you through any one of the messengers I have sent to you?

For our preaching was not grounded on a delusion, nor prompted by mingled motives, nor was there fraud in it.