2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether [any inquire] about Titus, [he is] my partner and [my] fellow-worker to you-ward, or our brethren, [they are] the messengers of the churches, [they are] the glory of Christ.

American Standard Version

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 many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which [he hath] in you.

24Show ye therefore unto them in the face of the churches the proof of your love, and of our glorying on your behalf.

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Cross References

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

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 8:19and 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:

Philippians 2:25But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;

Colossians 1:7even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

Philemon 1:17If then thou countest me 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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