4begging us with much entreaty in regard to this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
5This was not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
6Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
7But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that you also abound in this grace.
8I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
10I give a judgment in this: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
