15 As it is written, (A)He that gathered much, had nothing over, and he that gathered little, had not the less.

16 [a]And thanks be unto God, which had put in the heart of Titus the same care for you.

17 Because he accepted the exhortation, yea, he was so careful that of his own accord he went unto you.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 8:16 He commendeth Titus and his two companions for many causes, both that their credit might not be suspected, as though he had sent them slyly to spoil the Churches, and also that they might be so much the readier to contribute.

15 as it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”[a](A)

Titus Sent to Receive the Collection

16 Thanks be to God,(B) who put into the heart(C) of Titus(D) the same concern I have for you. 17 For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.(E)

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  1. 2 Corinthians 8:15 Exodus 16:18