So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this grace among you as well.

And I appeal to you, brethren, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the diligence of others.

And in this I give advice: It is profitable for you not only to be doing what you began and were intending to do a year ago;