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2 Corinthians 8:18

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.

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 your ready mind:

20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.
KJV
And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
WEB
We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies.
ASV
And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel [is spread] through all the churches;
DARBY
but we have sent with him the brother whose praise [is] in the glad tidings through all the assemblies;
BLB
And we sent with him the brother whose praise in the gospel [is] through all of the churches,
ÅB
Og med ham sender vi og den bror som ved sin virksomhet for evangeliet har vunnet ros i alle menigheter,
OTB
Vi har sendt med ham broren hvis rykte i evangeliets saker har spredt seg gjennom alle menighetene;
B1930
Og med ham sender vi og den bror som ved sin virksomhet for evangeliet har vunnet ros i alle menigheter,

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 12:18

    I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

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  • 1 Corinthians 7:17

    But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.

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  • 2 Corinthians 8:19

    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 your ready mind:

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  • 2 Corinthians 2:12

    Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

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  • 2 Corinthians 8:22–23

    And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

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  • Romans 16:4

    Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

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