Not that we rule over your faith, but are fellow-workmen of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

But as fellow-workmen, we also beseech that ye receive not the grace of God in vain:

and not only so, but is also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and a witness of our readiness;

Whether as regards Titus, he is my companion and fellow-labourer in your behalf; or our brethren, they are deputed messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory.