For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.
Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace.
I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it.
I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine.
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