²² And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found eager in many matters but who is now more eager than ever because of his great confidence in you. ²³ As for Titus, he is my partner and coworker in your service; as for our brothers, they are messengers^[a] of the churches, the glory of Christ.^{(A) 24} Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you to them.^(B)