Did Titus ask the Corinthians for money?
No. According to II Corinthians 12:16, Paul asks whether Titus made a gain of the Corinthians, and the explanation is that Titus did not beg for money any more than Paul did. Titus walked in the same spirit as Paul, not seeking personal financial gain.
Les explains that in II Corinthians 12:16, Paul writes, 'I desired Titus, and with him my sinner brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? Walked we not in the same spirit?' Les points out that Titus did not beg for money any more than Paul did. Therefore, Titus did not ask the Corinthians for money; he and Paul walked in the same spirit, not seeking personal gain from the Corinthians.
But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.
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?