2 Corinthians 8:23

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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.

Literal

Whether as regards Titus my partner and fellow worker for you. or our brothers, they are apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ—

Latin

…sive pro Tito, qui est socius meus, et in vos adjutor, sive fratres nostri, Apostoli ecclesiarum, gloria Christi.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

2 Corinthians 8:23

the glory of Christ: Paul's last phrase is very expressive in Greek. They are examples of Christians who reflect the Lord’s splendor (3:1–18).

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) Titus Christian Giving

Related verses

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.
Philemon 1:17
So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
3 John 1:8
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
2 Corinthians 8:6
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
2 Corinthians 8:19
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.
Luke 5:10
…and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
Colossians 1:7
You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
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.
Philemon 1:24
…as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
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.
2 Corinthians 12:18
I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?

Parallels

Titus 1:1–4

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Titus: Gentile convert and companion of Paul

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Messenger Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus (Person) Titus, Letter to Trophimus Tychicus

Topics

Christian Minister: Called: Messengers of the Church Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Sent Forth in Teams of Two: Paul and Titus Titus: Paul's Love For

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