12. When I wrote to you, it wasn't to accuse the one who was wrong or to stand up for the one who was hurt. I wrote, so that God would show you how much you do care for us.
13. And we were greatly encouraged.Although we were encouraged, we felt even better when we saw how happy Titus was, because you had shown that he had nothing to worry about.
14. We had told him how much we thought of you, and you did not disappoint us. Just as we have always told you the truth, so everything we told him about you has also proved to be true.
15. Titus loves all of you very much, especially when he remembers how you obeyed him and how you trembled with fear when you welcomed him.
16. It makes me really glad to know that I can depend on you.