20. We are traveling together to guard against any criticism for the way we are handling this generous gift.
21. We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.
22. We are also sending with them another of our brothers who has proven himself many times and has shown on many occasions how eager he is. He is now even more enthusiastic because of his great confidence in you.
23. If anyone asks about Titus, say that he is my partner who works with me to help you. And the brothers with him have been sent by the churches, and they bring honor to Christ.
24. So show them your love, and prove to all the churches that our boasting about you is justified.