2 Corinthians 8:23

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.

²² And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.

As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, to the glory of Christ.

²⁴ In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

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: As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, to the glory of Christ.
KJV: Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
WEB: As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
ASV: Whether [any inquire] about Titus, [he is] my partner and [my] fellow-worker to you-ward, or our brethren, [they are] the messengers of the churches, [they are] the glory of Christ.
DARBY: Whether as regards Titus, [he is] my companion and fellow-labourer in your behalf; or our brethren, [they are] deputed messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory.
BLB: Whether as regards Titus my partner and fellow worker for you⁺. or our brothers, [they are] apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ—

ÅB: Hva enten det da gjelder Titus, så er han min medbroder og medarbeider hos dere, eller det gjelder våre brødre, så er de menighetsutsendinger, Kristi ære.
OTB: Når det gjelder Titus, er han min partner og medarbeider blant dere; når det gjelder våre brødre, er de menighetenes sendebud, en ære for Kristus.
B1930: Hvad enten det da gjelder Titus, så er han min medbroder og medarbeider hos eder, eller det gjelder våre brødre, så er de menighetsutsendinger, Kristi ære.

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Cross references

Philippians 2:25
But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
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Philemon 1:17
So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
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3 John 1:8
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
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2 Corinthians 8:6
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
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Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
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2 Corinthians 8:16
But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.
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1 Thessalonians 2:2
As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
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Luke 5:7
So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
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