15 As it is written, “He who gathered much had no excess. And he who gathered little had no lack.”
16 But thanks be to God, who placed the same sincere care in the heart of Titus for you.
17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation. But being more zealous, he went to you of his own accord.
18 And we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches.
19 And not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which we administer to the glory of the same Lord, and to declare your willing mind,
20 to prevent any man from blaming us in administering this abundant gift,
21 providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.