2 Corinthians 8:19

17 For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

18 Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.

More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering —the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

20 We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.

21 For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

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
More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering —the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
KJV
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:
WEB
Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
ASV
and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in [the matter of] this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and [to show] our readiness:
DARBY
and not only [so], but [is] also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and [a witness of] our readiness;
BLB
and not only [that], but also having been appointed by the churches, [he is] our fellow traveler with this grace that [is] being ministered by us toward the glory of the Lord Himself and [to] our readiness,
ÅB
Og ikke bare det, men som også er valgt av menighetene til å reise sammen med oss med denne kjærlighetsgave som kommer i stand ved vår tjeneste, for å fremme Herrens egen ære og vår redebonhet;
OTB
Og ikke bare det, men han har også blitt utnevnt av menighetene til å reise med oss i dette nådige arbeidet, som blir administrert av oss til Herrens egen ære, og for å demonstrere vår beredskap,
B1930
Og ikke bare det, men som også er valgt av menighetene til å reise sammen med oss med denne kjærlighetsgave som kommer i stand ved vår tjeneste, for å fremme Herrens egen ære og vår redebonhet;

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Corinthians 16:3–4

    Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:8

    And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:15

    All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may overflow in thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

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  • 1 Peter 4:10–11

    As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:12–14

    For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

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  • Acts 15:22

    Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,

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  • 2 Corinthians 8:1–4

    Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

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  • Philippians 4:18–19

    I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

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