2 Corinthians 8:19
and not only so, but who was chosen by the churches as my fellow-traveller with this charity, ministered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and to shew your ready mind.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18We have sent with him also a brother, whose praise in the gospel is spread through all the churches;
20Avoiding this, that no man should lay any blame to us in this abundance which is administered by us:
Cross References
Acts 15:22Then it was determined by the apostles and presbyters with the whole church, to send select men from themselves unto Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren;
1 Corinthians 16:3But when I come, whosoever you shall approve by letters, those will I send to carry your charity to Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace, through the thanksgiving of more persons, may more abound to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:6So that we exhorted Titus, that as he had been active before, so also he would perfect in you this grace also.
2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministration of this charitable service not only abundantly supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God;
1 Peter 4:10Let every one, according as he hath received a gift, minister it to others, 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 →