so that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he did begin before, so also he may finish to you also this favour,

And I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of the exhortation, for also through few words I have written to you.

not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness,

and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you [is] expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before -- a year ago,