2 Corinthians 8:17

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;

I do not speak as commanding it, but through the zeal of others, and proving the genuineness of your love.

And I give my opinion in this, for this is profitable for you who began before, not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago.

But I beseech you, brethren, bear the word of exhortation, for it is but in few words that I have written to you.

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For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;

But I beseech you, brethren, bear the word of exhortation, for it is but in few words that I have written to you.

I do not speak as commanding it, but through the zeal of others, and proving the genuineness of your love.