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2 Corinthians 8:23 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 8 · verse 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.2 Corinthians 8:23 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:23 in context
21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
22And 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.
23Whether 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.
24Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- fellowhelpersynergosa companion in work, fellow workerG4904 →
- concerningeisinto, unto, to, towards, for, amongG1519 →
- messengersapostolosa delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders, specifically applied to the twelve…G652 →
- brethrenadelphosa brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother…G80 →
- churchesekklēsiaa gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an assembly…G1577 →
- partnerkoinōnosa partner, associate, comrade, companion, a partner, sharer, in anything, of the altar in…G2844 →
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In these verses the apostle commends the brethren who were sent to them to collect their charity; and as it were, gives them letters credential, that, if they were enquired after (Co2 8:23), if any should be inquisitive or suspicious concerning them, it might be known who they were and how safely they might be…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 16-24