18. We are sending with him the brother who is praised by all the churches. This brother is praised because of his service in preaching the Good News.
19. Also, this brother was chosen by the churches to go with us when we deliver this gift of money. We are doing this service to bring glory to the Lord and to show that we really want to help.
20. We are being careful so that no one will criticize us about the way we are handling this large gift.
21. We are trying to do what is right. We want to do what the Lord accepts as right and also what people think is right.