2 Corinthians 8:23

As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ.

New Heart English Bible

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

22We 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 has in you.

24Therefore show the proof of your love to them in front of the churches, and of our boasting on your behalf.

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Cross References

Luke 5:10and so also were Jacob and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon.Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid. From now on you will be catching men."

2 Corinthians 8:6So we urged Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.

2 Corinthians 8:19Not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.

Philippians 2:25But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need;

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

Philemon 1:17If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.

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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