²⁰ We are trying to avoid the possibility that anyone would make unpleasant accusations about this splendid gift which we are administering. ²¹ We are thinking ahead, you see, about what will look best, not only to the Lord, but to everybody else as well.

²² Anyway, along with the two of them we are sending our brother, who has proved to us how eager and enthusiastic he is in many situations and on many occasions. He now seems all the more eager because he is convinced about you.