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15 As it is written:

“Whoever had much did not have more,
    and whoever had little did not have less.”(A)

Titus and His Collaborators.[a] 16 But thanks be to God who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus, 17 for he not only welcomed our appeal but, since he is very concerned, he has gone to you of his own accord.

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  1. 8:16–24 In recommending Titus and his companions, Paul stresses their personal and apostolic qualities, their good dispositions toward the Corinthians, and their authority as messengers of the churches and representatives of Christ.

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