15according as it hath been written, `He who [did gather] much, had nothing over; and he who [did gather] little, had no lack.`
16And thanks to God, who is putting the same diligence for you in the heart of Titus,
17because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
18and we sent with him the brother, whose praise in the good news [is] through all the assemblies,
19and not only so, but who was also appointed by vote by the assemblies, our fellow-traveller, with this favour that is ministered by us, unto the glory of the same Lord, and your willing mind;
20avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,
21providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;