Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, ¹  we do not become discouraged. ² 

Thus ¹  we urged ²  Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, ³  so also he should complete this act of kindness ⁴  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 ¹  you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift ²  and not as something you feel forced to do. ³ 

For how ¹  were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this injustice!