2 Corinthians 8:16-24
World English Bible
16 But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. 17 For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord. 18 We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies. 19 Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness. 20 We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us. 21 Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22 We have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you. 23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ. 24 Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.
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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.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:18 Lit. in the gospel
- 2 Corinthians 8:19 Or this grace
- 2 Corinthians 8:19 The Gk. lacks to help
- 2 Corinthians 8:23 Or apostles
- 2 Corinthians 8:23 Or Christ
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