12 My letter and its strictures and rebuke concerned more than the individual who did the wrong, more too than the one that was wronged. It concerned your loyalty and faithfulness, and because that held good, I rejoice, and am comforted in my heart.
13 And Titus' courage and hope and joy have also been uplifted by your welcome of him.
14 I had boasted of you to him, and he found you even as I had told him,
15 and as I write, his heart, like mine, goes out to you, at the recollection of your obedience, and of the wonderful care and attention which you paid him when he was with you.
16 How I rejoice now in all this!