2 Corinthians 8:19

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Modern

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

Traditional

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:

Literal

…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,

Latin

…non solum autem, sed et ordinatus est ab ecclesiis comes peregrinationis nostræ in hanc gratiam, quæ ministratur a nobis ad Domini gloriam, et destinatam voluntatem nostram:

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English

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

Notes

2 Corinthians 8:18–24

Two other Christian men would travel with Titus to Corinth to prevent any criticism about managing the relief funds they collected (8:20–21). Titus and his companions would ensure proper handling of the money. The identities of the two companions are unknown.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Giving

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2 Corinthians 8:19

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