2 Corinthians 8:19
(and not only so, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us with this grace, which is administered by us for the glory of the same Lord, and to shew your readiness of mind:)
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Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles, and elders, and the whole church, to send men chose from among themselves to Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas sirnamed Barsabas, and Silas; leading men among the brethren:
1 Corinthians 16:3And when I am with you, whomsoever ye shall approve, I will send, with your letters, to carry your bounty to Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 4:15For all these things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the gratitude of many redound to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:6Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had already begun, so he would also complete this grace among you.
2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also, through many thanksgivings, to the glory of God.
1 Peter 4:10as every one hath received a gift, imparting it to each other, 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 →