2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether as regards Titus, [he is] my companion and fellow-labourer in your behalf; or our brethren, [they are] deputed messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

In Context

22And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved to be of diligent zeal in many things, and now more diligently zealous through the great confidence [he has] as to you.

24Shew therefore to them, before the assemblies, the proof of your love, and of our boasting about you.

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Cross References

Luke 5:10and in like manner also on James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not; henceforth thou shalt be catching men.

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 8:19and 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;

Philippians 2:25but I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-workman and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need,

Colossians 1:7even as ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-bondman, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you,

Philemon 1:17If therefore thou holdest me to be a partner [with thee], receive him as me;

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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