Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.

Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.

Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift and not as something you feel forced to do.

For how were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this injustice!