2 Corinthians 8:19
And not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is administered by us for the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our good will.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
20We intend that that no man should blame us about this abundant gift which we are administering:
Cross References
Acts 15:22Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to choose men from their own company to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; so they sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brethren:
1 Corinthians 16:3And when I come, whomever you shall approve I will send with letters, to take your gift to Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that as grace extends to more and more people, it might cause thanksgiving to abound, to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:6So we urged Titus, since he had already begun, that he would also finish this gracious work among you.
2 Corinthians 9:12For the performance of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God.
1 Peter 4:10As every man has received a gift, so he should use it to serve one another, as befits 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 →