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But thanks [be] to God, who gives the same diligent zeal for you in the heart of Titus.

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

for we provide for things honest, not only before [the] Lord, but also before men.

For concerning the ministration which [is] for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.

For I know your readiness, which I boast of as respects you to Macedonians, that Achaia is prepared since a year ago, and the zeal [reported] of you has stimulated the mass [of the brethren].

each according as he is purposed in his heart; not grievingly, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

according as it is written, He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his righteousness remains for ever.

Now he that supplies seed to the sower and bread for eating shall supply and make abundant your sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:

and in their supplication for you, full of ardent desire for you, on account of the exceeding grace of God [which is] upon you.

Thanks [be] to God for his unspeakable free gift.

For walking in flesh, we do not war according to flesh.

For the arms of our warfare [are] not fleshly, but powerful according to God to [the] overthrow of strongholds;

For and if I should boast even somewhat more abundantly of our authority, which the Lord has given [to us] for building up and not for your overthrowing, I shall not be put to shame;

For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves; but these, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are not intelligent.

For we do not, as not reaching to you, overstretch ourselves, (for we have come to you also in the glad tidings of the Christ;)

For not *he* that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

For I am jealous as to you with a jealousy [which is] of God; for I have espoused you unto one man, to present [you] a chaste virgin to Christ.

For if indeed he that comes preaches another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or ye get a different Spirit, which ye have not got, or a different glad tidings, which ye have not received, ye might well bear with [it].

For I reckon that in nothing I am behind those who are in surpassing degree apostles.

I spoiled other assemblies, receiving hire for ministry towards you.