2 Corinthians 8:23 KJV — MannaFest

2 Corinthians 8:23

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.

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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.

WEB

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.

YLT

whether--about Titus--my partner and towards you fellow-worker, whether--our brethren, apostles of assemblies--glory of Christ;

DBT

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.

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2 Corinthians — Paul's most personal letter. A defense of gospel ministry under pressure — comfort and conflict, giving and glory, weakness and power — with the tone shifting markedly at chapter 10.

Author: Paul, with Timothy (1:1)
Date: c. AD 55–56, from Macedonia

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19 verses on the floor

Philemon 1:17
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
Philippians 2:25
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
2 Corinthians 8:6
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
Acts 20:4
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

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6 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. The apostle takes occasion from the good example of the churches of Macedonia, that is, of Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and others in the region of Macedonia, to exhort the Corinthians and the Christians in Achaia to the good work of charity.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

), if any should be inquisitive or suspicious concerning them, it might be known who they were and how safely they might be trusted. For his earnest care and great concern of heart for them, and desire in all things to promote their welfare. This is mentioned with thankfulness to God (

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

), as fellow-labourers with him for their welfare; as the messengers of the churches; as the glory of Christ, who were to him for a name and a praise, who brought glory to Christ as instruments and had obtained honour from Christ to be counted faithful and employed in his service.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

fellow helper concerning you--Greek, "fellow worker towards you." our brethren--the two mentioned in 2Co 8:18, 22. messengers--rather, as the Greek, "apostles": in the less strict sense (Ac 14:14). of the churches--sent by the churches, as we are by the Lord (Php 2:25).

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

My partner - In my cares and labours. The glory of Christ - Signal instruments of advancing his glory.

John Wesley (NT Notes)· Explanatory Notes upon the Bible, 1765evangelical

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2CO 8:231TH 2:2 ACT 16:22-24
2CO 8:232CO 8:6 2CO 12:18
2CO 8:231TH 2:2 ACT 4:13
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2CO 8:23PHM 1:17 MAT 10:40
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