2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether in behalf of Titus, my companion and fellow-laborer towards you; or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 our brother along with him to them, whom we have tried, being frequently zealous in many things, but now much more zealous, with great confidence towards you.

24Moreover manifesting the exhibition of your love, and our boasting to them in your behalf, in the face of the churches.

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Cross References

Luke 5:10And likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were companions to Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not; from now you shall be catching men.

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 8:19not 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:

Philippians 2:25But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-laborer and fellow-soldier, and apostle and the minister of my necessity;

Colossians 1:7as you have learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is the faithful minister of Christ your behalf,

Philemon 1:17if then you have me a comrade, 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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