2 Corinthians 8:19
And not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to be a companion for our sojourn in this grace, which is ministered by us with our determined will, to the glory of the Lord.
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20So let us avoid this, lest anyone disparage us over the abundance that is ministered by us.
Cross References
Acts 15:22Then it pleased the Apostles and elders, with the whole Church, to choose men from among them, and to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, and Judas, who was surnamed Barsabbas, and Silas, preeminent men among the brothers,
1 Corinthians 16:3And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 4:15Thus, all is for you, so that grace, abounding through many in thanksgiving, may abound to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:6so much so that we petitioned Titus, that in the same manner as he had begun, he would also complete in you this same grace.
2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministration of this office not only supplies whatever the saints need, but also abounds through many thanksgivings in the Lord.
1 Peter 4:10Just as each of you has received grace, minister in the same way to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:17-24
Commendations of Titus and Others. ( a. d. 57.) 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. 18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of… Read the whole commentary →