2 Corinthians 8:23

As to Titus, he is my partner, and in regard to you a fellow-laborer; as to our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 sent with them our brother, whom we have often in many things proved to be diligent, but now much more diligent, through the great confidence which he has toward you.

24Therefore show toward them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.

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Cross References

Luke 5:10and likewise also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon: Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

2 Corinthians 8:6So that we exhorted Titus, that as he had before begun, so he would also finish among you this grace also.

2 Corinthians 8:19and not that only, but who was also appointed by the churches, as our fellow-traveler with this gift[8:19] which is administered by us, to further the glory of the Lord, and our zeal;

Philippians 2:25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my wants.

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

Philemon 1:17If thou countest me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

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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