17 For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going¹ to you of his own accord.

19 And not only that, but he has been ^bappointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.

18 ^rI urged Titus to go, and sent ^sthe brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not act in the same spirit? Did we not take the same steps?