In 2 Corinthians 12:17, Paul asks if he took advantage through any envoy — directly leading to verse 18's defense of Titus's conduct.

2 Corinthians 7:2 repeats Paul's assertion of taking advantage of no one, reinforcing the same defense as in 12:18.

2 Corinthians 8:6 reveals Titus's mission was to complete the collection, clarifying the purpose of Paul's urging in 12:18.

2 Corinthians 8:16-23 expands on the delegation, detailing Titus and the brothers' reputations and mission.

2 Corinthians 8:18 identifies the brother sent with Titus as famous for preaching, giving context to 'the brother' in 12:18.

In 2 Corinthians 8:23, Paul commends Titus as a trusted partner — reinforcing the same assertion in 12:18 that Titus acted with integrity.

2 Corinthians 2:13 shows Paul's distress over not finding Titus, providing background for his urgency in sending him.

2 Corinthians 7:6 describes God comforting Paul through Titus's arrival, showing the positive outcome of sending Titus.

In Numbers 16:15, Moses protests he has taken nothing from the people — a direct parallel to Paul's defense of not exploiting the Corinthians.

In 1 Samuel 12:3, Samuel challenges Israel to accuse him of taking anything — mirroring Paul's rhetorical defense of Titus's financial integrity.

In 1 Samuel 12:4, the people confirm Samuel's integrity — the same affirmation Paul implicitly seeks for Titus's conduct.

In Acts 20:33-35, Paul declares he never coveted possessions and worked to support others — the same self-support principle he defends here.

In Nehemiah 5:14, Nehemiah refuses his governor's allowance for the people — similar to Paul's refusal to burden the Corinthians.

Philippians 2:19-22 shows Paul similarly sending Timothy, a trusted coworker, paralleling his sending of Titus.

In 2 Peter 2:3, false teachers exploit believers with greed—contrasting Paul's claim that Titus did not exploit them.