2 Corinthians 8:19

and not only [so], but [is] also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and [a witness of] our readiness;

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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 your ready mind:

In Context

18but we have sent with him the brother whose praise [is] in the glad tidings through all the assemblies;

20avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance [which is] administered by us;

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Cross References

Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, with the whole assembly, to send chosen men from among them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch, Judas called Barsabas and Silas, leading men among the brethren,

1 Corinthians 16:3And when I am arrived, whomsoever ye shall approve, these I will send with letters to carry your bounty to Jerusalem:

2 Corinthians 4:15For all things [are] for your sakes, that the grace abounding through the many may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 8:6So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;

2 Corinthians 9:12Because the ministration of this service is not only filling up the measure of what is lacking to the saints, but also abounding by many thanksgivings to God;

1 Peter 4:10each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of [the] various 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 →

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