2 Corinthians 8:19
not only so, but having been elected by the churches our traveling companion with this philanthropy, administered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and your promptitude:
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
18But we sent with him the brother, whose praise in the gospel is through all the churches;
20and avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this benefaction administered by us:
Cross References
Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, along with the whole church, to send men chosen from them into Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas; Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brethren:
1 Corinthians 16:3But when I may be present, whomsoever you may approve by your letters, these will I send to carry away your benefaction to Jerusalem:
2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, in order that the grace, overflowing with thanksgiving through many, may abound unto the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:6that we should exhort Titus, that as he formerly began it, he may indeed also complete this grace unto you.
2 Corinthians 9:12Because the ministry of this free-will offering is not only supplying the deficiencies of the saints, but also superabounding through much thanksgiving to God;
1 Peter 4:10as each one received the gift of grace, ministering the same to one another, as the 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 →