2 Corinthians 8:19

and not only that, but he has been elected by the Churches to accompany us on our journey, in connexion with this expression of your love, which we are personally administering to the honour of the Lord, and to show our deep interest.

Twentieth Century 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

18We are sending with him the Brother whose fame in the service of the Good News has spread through all the Churches;

20What we are specially guarding against is that any fault should be found with us in regard to our administration of this charitable fund;

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Cross References

Acts 15:22It was then decided by the Apostles and the Officers, with the assent of the whole Church, to choose some of their number, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. Those chosen were Judas (called Barsabas) and Silas, who were leading men among the Brethren.

1 Corinthians 16:3On my arrival, I will send any persons, whom you may authorise by letter, to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

2 Corinthians 4:15For all this is for your sakes, that the loving-kindness of God, spreading from heart to heart, may cause yet more hearts to overflow with thanksgiving, to his glory.

2 Corinthians 8:6And this led us to urge upon Titus that, as he had started the work for you, he should also see to the completion of this expression of your love.

2 Corinthians 9:12For the rendering of a public service such as this, not only relieves the needs of your fellow-Christians, but also results in the offering to God of many a thanksgiving.

1 Peter 4:10Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty 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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