hoped; but first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God: So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun before, so he would also complete this gift among you. Therefore as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. I speak not by way of command, but that by the diligence of others, I may prove the sincerity of your love. For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,