If I did express some pride in you to him, I have had no reason to be ashamed of it, but just as all I said to you was true, my boasting before Titus has also proved true.

And they also, in their prayers for you, express their longing to see you, because of the surpassing love of God displayed toward you.

Let him understand that I will act when I arrive, as forcibly as I express myself by letter when I am absent.