with whom I have sent one of the brethren, who is not only distinguish'd among all the churches, by his preaching the gospel,

I have sent likewise another of our brethren, whose diligence I have experienc'd in several affairs.

yet have I sent the brethren, that my character of you may not appear to be groundless, with respect to that part wherein I said, ye would be ready:

what, did I make a gain of you by any body I sent to you?

I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother: did Titus make a gain of you? didn't we follow the same principles, and take the same measures?