2 Corinthians 8:19

and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in [the matter of] this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and [to show] our readiness:

American Standard Version

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

18And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel [is spread] through all the churches;

20Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in [the matter of] this bounty which is ministered by us:

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Cross References

Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; [namely], Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

1 Corinthians 16:3And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem:

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

2 Corinthians 8:6Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.

2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;

1 Peter 4:10according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, 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 →

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