G4278–προενάρχομαι–proenarchomai

This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also.

προενήρξατο proenērxato “he had begun”

But in this matter I give you an opinion; for my doing this helps forward your own intentions, seeing that not only have you begun operations, but a year ago you already had the desire to do so.

προενήρξασθε proenērxasthe “you began before”