15. as it is written, "He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little had no lack."
16. But thanks be to God who puts the same earnestness on your behalf in the heart of Titus.
17. For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
18. We have sent along with him the brother whose fame in the things of the gospel has spread through all the churches;
19. and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,
20. taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift;