2 Corinthians 8:16-24

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Titus and His Companions

¹⁶ But thanks be to God, who placed in the heart of Titus the same dedication to you that I have. ¹⁷ He welcomed my request and eagerly went to visit you by his own free will. ¹⁸ With him we have sent the brother who is praised in all the churches for spreading the gospel.^{[a] 19} More than that, he has also been selected by the churches to travel with us while we are administering this work of kindness^[b] for the glory of the Lord and as evidence of our eagerness to help.^{[c] 20} We are trying to avoid any criticism of the way we are administering this great undertaking. ²¹ We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.

²² We have also sent with them our brother whom we have often tested in many ways and found to be dedicated. At present he is more dedicated than ever because he has so much confidence in you.

²³ As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker on your behalf. Our brothers, emissaries^[d] from the churches, are bringing glory to the Messiah.^{[e] 24} Therefore, demonstrate to the churches that you love them and show them publicly why we boast about you.