I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
I asked Titus to come to you, and I sent another believer with him. Did Titus take advantage of you or try to get something from you? We're all walking with the same heart and following the same path, aren't we?
Paul's checking in like 'my team and I are all on the same page, we're here for you, not for what we can get from you.'
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, written around 55-57 AD, he was defending his apostolic authority against false teachers who accused him of self-interest and financial misconduct. Paul refers to sending Titus and another brother to Corinth, likely to collect an offering for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem, and he rhetorically asks if Titus exploited the Corinthians to affirm that they both shared the same spirit and principles. This verse highlights Paul's emphasis on unity and integrity in ministry amidst church divisions.
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