2 Corinthians 12:17-18
17. Paul's reply: You know well I did not. My associates were as distinterested as myself. An important rule to all who would influence others for good.
18. I desired Titus—namely, to go unto you. Not the mission mentioned 2Co 8:6, 17, 22; but a mission previous to this Epistle, probably that from which he had just returned announcing to Paul their penitence (2Co 7:6-16).
a brother—rather "OUR (literally, 'the') brother"; one well known to the Corinthians, and perhaps a Corinthian; probably one of the two mentioned in 2Co 8:18, 22. same spirit—inwardly. steps—outwardly.
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