The Mission of Titus

8:16 But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion24 I have for you, 8:17 because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager,25 he is coming26 to you of his own accord.27 8:18 And we are sending28 along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.29 8:19 In addition,30 this brother31 has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift32 to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.33 8:20 We did this34 as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering. 8:21 For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.35 8:22 And we are sending36 with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you. 8:23 If there is any question37 about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers38 of the churches, a glory to Christ. 8:24 Therefore show39 them openly before the churches the proof of your love and of our pride in you.40