2 Corinthians 8:19

More than that, he is the one chosen by the churches to accompany me on my journey, in administering this gift of yours for the Lord’s glory. And this has my full consent,

Montgomery New Testament

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 I am sending with him that brother whose fame in the service of the gospel is spread through all the churches.

20because I am on my guard in this, that no one should blame me, in respect to this bounty which I am administering.

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Cross References

Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, to select some of their number, and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The men chosen were Judas called Bar- Sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.

1 Corinthians 16:3On my arrival I will send those whom you may accredit by letter to carry your bounty to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 4:15For everything is for your sakes, so that more abundant grace, because of the thanksgiving of many voices, might overflow to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 8:6With the result that I have been begging Titus that, as he had been the one to begin the work with you, so he should complete among you this grace also.

2 Corinthians 9:12Because the ministry of this contribution not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also overflows in many a thanksgiving to God.

1 Peter 4:10Whatever the gifts which each has received, use them for one another, 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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