G4278–προενάρχομαι–proenarchomai

So we urged Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.

προενήρξατο proenērxato “he had begun”

I give a judgment in this: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.

προενήρξασθε proenērxasthe “you began before”