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And the brothers with him have been sent by the churches, and they bring honor to Christ. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for your benefit. And as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Whether as regards Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you; or our brothers, they are apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New King James Version</a> If anyone inquires about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker concerning you. Or if our brethren are inquired about, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker in your service; and as for the [other two] brothers, they are [special] messengers of the churches, a glory and credit to Christ. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and coworker for you; as for our brothers, they are the messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and coworker serving you; as for our brothers, they are the messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Titus is my partner, who works with me to serve you. The other two followers are sent by the churches, and they bring honor to Christ. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If any questions are raised, remember that Titus is my partner and coworker to help you. The other men are representatives of the churches and bring glory to Christ. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and works with me to help you; as for the other brothers who are going with him, they represent the churches and bring glory to Christ. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker on your behalf. Our brothers, emissaries from the churches, are bringing glory to the Messiah. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/8.htm">NET Bible</a> If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are mesengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If any inquire concerning Titus, he is my partner and fellow-helper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for Titus, remember that he is a partner with me, and is my comrade in my labours for you. And as for our brethren, remember that they are delegates from the Churches, and are men in whom Christ is glorified.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/8.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> whether—about Titus—my partner and fellow-worker toward you, whether—our brothers, apostles of assemblies—glory of Christ; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Whether as regards Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you; or our brothers, they are apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> whether -- about Titus -- my partner and towards you fellow-worker, whether -- our brethren, apostles of assemblies -- glory of Christ; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Whether for Titus, my companion and co-worker to you: or our brethren, the sent of the churches, the glory of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Either for Titus, who is my companion and fellow labourer towards you, or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and whether it concerns Titus, who is a companion to me and a helper to you, or whether it concerns our brothers, the Apostles of the churches, it is to the glory of Christ. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Bible</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker for you; as for our brothers, they are apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker in your service; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as to Titus, he is my partner and helper among you: and as to our other brethren, they are the apostles of the churches to the glory of Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> If therefore Titus is my partner and helper among you, and if our other brethren are Apostles of the churches of the glory of The Messiah,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If it is necessary to speak of Titus, he is my partner and fellow-worker for you; if our brethren are spoken of, they are the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Whether in behalf of Titus, my companion and fellow-laborer towards you; or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> If any inquire concerning Titus, he is my companion and fellow-labourer to you; or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now as to Titus, he is my collegue, and assists me in your affairs: as to our brethren, they are the deputies of the churches, and the glory of the christian profession. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for Titus, remember that he is a partner with me, and is my comrade in my labours for you. And as for our brethren, remember that they are delegates from the Churches, and are men in whom Christ is glorified. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Whether any one inquires about Titus, he is my partner, and my fellow-worker in your behalf; or our brethren, they are the messengers of the assemblies, the glory of Christ. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> If then there be any inquiry about Titus, he is my collegue and fellow-laborer among you: and if our brethren be inquired after, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1513" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Titus Commended</a> …22And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you. 23<a href="/greek/1535.htm" title="1535: eite (Conj) -- And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.">As for</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. "></a> <a href="/greek/5103.htm" title="5103: Titou (N-GMS) -- Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian.">Titus,</a> <a href="/greek/1699.htm" title="1699: emos (PPro-NM1S) -- My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.">he is my</a> <a href="/greek/2844.htm" title="2844: koinōnos (N-NMS) -- A sharer, partner, companion. From koinos; a sharer, i.e. Associate.">partner</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4904.htm" title="4904: synergos (Adj-NMS) -- A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor.">fellow worker</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">among</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> <a href="/greek/1535.htm" title="1535: eite (Conj) -- And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.">As for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-NMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostoloi (N-NMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">they are messengers</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsiōn (N-GFP) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">of the churches,</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">to the glory</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ.</a> 24In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a> 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. <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Colossians 4:7</a> Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a> as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a> Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen. <a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Acts 19:22</a> He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10-11</a> If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. / No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">2 Timothy 4:11</a> Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry. <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4</a> To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Galatians 2:9</a> And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Acts 15:25-26</a> So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, / men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">1 Peter 5:12</a> Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Ephesians 6:21-22</a> Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing. / I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or our brothers be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.Titus.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6,16</a> Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also… <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6</a> Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;<a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a> I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?is my.<a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Luke 5:7,10</a> And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink… <a href="/philemon/1-17.htm">Philemon 1:17</a> If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.and fellow-helper.<a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a> 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.<a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Philippians 4:3</a> And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.<a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Colossians 1:7</a> As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;the messengers.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19</a> And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:<a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-30.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Comrade</a> <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/john/4-52.htm">Enquired</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Fellow-Worker</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/acts/23-34.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Labours</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-1.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm">Partner</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-16.htm">Question</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">Representatives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-13.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Worker</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Comrade</a> <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">Enquired</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-16.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Fellow-Worker</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Labours</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-17.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Others</a> <a href="/philemon/1-17.htm">Partner</a> <a href="/galatians/3-2.htm">Question</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Representatives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-2.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Worker</a> <a href="/galatians/2-8.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 8</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">by commendation of their former forwardness;</a> 9. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">by the example of Christ;</a> 14. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby;</a> 16. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Titus was a trusted companion of Paul, often serving as a mediator and representative in the early church. His role as a "partner and fellow worker" highlights the collaborative nature of Paul's ministry. This partnership is reminiscent of the early church's emphasis on teamwork, as seen in <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a>, where the Holy Spirit sets apart Barnabas and Saul for the work to which they were called. Titus's involvement in the Corinthian church underscores his leadership and reliability, as he was entrusted with delivering Paul's letters and managing sensitive church matters (<a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6-7, 13</a>-14). The term "fellow worker" indicates a shared mission in spreading the Gospel, reflecting the unity and cooperation among early Christian leaders.As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. The "brothers" mentioned here likely refer to other Christian leaders or delegates sent by the churches to assist in the collection for the Jerusalem church. The term "messengers" (Greek: apostoloi) suggests they were appointed representatives, similar to apostles, tasked with a specific mission. This practice of sending messengers was common in the early church, as seen in <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22</a>, where Judas and Silas were sent with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. The phrase "the glory of Christ" signifies the honor and representation of Christ's presence and work through these individuals. Their role in the collection effort was not only practical but also spiritual, as they embodied the unity and generosity of the body of Christ, reflecting the glory of Christ in their service and dedication. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of believers being called to reflect Christ's glory, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A trusted companion and fellow worker of Paul, Titus played a significant role in the early church, particularly in Corinth. He was known for his dedication and leadership in spreading the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians. He was instrumental in establishing churches and mentoring leaders like Titus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_brothers.htm">The Brothers</a> These are unnamed individuals who accompanied Titus. They were recognized as messengers of the churches, indicating their role in delivering messages and possibly financial support. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_churches.htm">The Churches</a> Refers to the early Christian communities that were established across the Roman Empire. These churches were interconnected and supported each other in various ways. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_glory_of_christ.htm">The Glory of Christ</a> This phrase emphasizes the ultimate purpose of the work being done by Paul, Titus, and the brothers, which is to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_ministry.htm">Partnership in Ministry</a> The early church thrived on partnerships. Just as Paul and Titus worked together, modern believers are called to collaborate in ministry, using their unique gifts to serve the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/trust_and_accountability.htm">Trust and Accountability</a> Paul’s commendation of Titus and the brothers underscores the importance of trust and accountability in Christian service. Leaders should be trustworthy and accountable to their communities. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_messengers.htm">The Role of Messengers</a> The brothers were messengers of the churches, a role that involved responsibility and trust. Today, believers are called to be messengers of the Gospel, carrying the message of Christ with integrity. <a href="/topical/g/glorifying_christ.htm">Glorifying Christ</a> The ultimate goal of all Christian work is to glorify Christ. This should be the central focus of all ministry efforts, ensuring that actions and intentions align with this purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 8</a> <a href="/q/do_angels_and_demons_engage_in_combat.htm">Do angels and demons engage in combat?</a> <a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_junia_fit_apostolic_roles.htm">Romans 16:7 – How does the mention of Junia as “outstanding among the apostles” align or conflict with other New Testament teachings on apostolic authority and gender roles? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_paul_support_distant_churches.htm">2 Corinthians 11:29 - How could Paul meaningfully empathize with and support multiple distant churches given the limited communication and travel methods of his era?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) Whether any do enquire of Titus.--There is no verb in the Greek, and its insertion is not required for the English. Our common phrase, As to Titus . . . as to our brethren, exactly expresses St. Paul's meaning. In the "messengers" of the churches we find in the Greek the word "Apostles" used, as in <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm" title="Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.">Philippians 2:25</a>, and possibly <a href="/romans/16-7.htm" title="Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.">Romans 16:7</a>, in a lower sense (the Greek has no article), for "delegates of the churches," as the Twelve and Paul and Barnabas were delegates of Christ. The other epithet--"the glory of Christ"--is an unusual one. To say that they were working only to that glory, though true, seems hardly adequate, and we gain a deeper thought by connecting it with the language of <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm" title="But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.">2Corinthians 3:18</a>. "These messengers," he says, "are like Christ in character: they reflect His glory. You may see that glory in them."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - Whether any do inquire of Titus; literally, whether about Titus, or, as to Titus; i.e. "if I speak about Titus." (For the phrase, comp. ch. 1:6, 8; <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:1</a>.) Titus, long afterwards, was delegated on a similar mission to Crete (<a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Titus 1:1-5</a>; <a href="/titus/2-15.htm">Titus 2:15</a>). My partner and fellow helper concerning you; rather, my associate (<a href="/philemon/1-17.htm">Philemon 1:17</a>) and, as regards you, my fellow worker. Messengers; literally, apostles. The word is used in its original and untechnical sense of delegates (<a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a>; <a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Romans 16:7</a>). The glory of Christ. Men whose work and worth redound to Christ's honour (<a href="/galatians/1-24.htm">Galatians 1:24</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As for εἴτε (eite) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1535.htm">Strong's 1535: </a> And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. Titus, Τίτου (Titou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5103.htm">Strong's 5103: </a> Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. [he is] my ἐμὸς (emos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1699.htm">Strong's 1699: </a> My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. partner κοινωνὸς (koinōnos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2844.htm">Strong's 2844: </a> A sharer, partner, companion. From koinos; a sharer, i.e. Associate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. fellow worker συνεργός (synergos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4904.htm">Strong's 4904: </a> A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor. among εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you. ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [As for] εἴτε (eite) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1535.htm">Strong's 1535: </a> And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. brothers, ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. [they are] messengers ἀπόστολοι (apostoloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. of [the] churches ἐκκλησιῶν (ekklēsiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. [to the] glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of Christ. Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:23 As for Titus he is my partner (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>