Translations
Modern
And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Now we sent with them our brother, whom we proved often in many things to be earnest, but now much more earnest by his confidence that is in you.
Latin
Misimus autem cum illis et fratrem nostrum, quem probavimus in multis sæpe sollicitum esse: nunc autem multo sollicitiorem, confidentia multa in vos,
Original
Greek
English
And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
Notes
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.
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Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus, Letter to Trophimus Tychicus