2 Corinthians 8:19 What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.

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New International Version (©1984)
What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,

International Standard Version (©2008)
More than that, he has also been selected by the churches to travel with us while we are administering this work of kindness for the glory of the Lord and as evidence of our eagerness to help.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
More than that, the churches elected him to travel with us and bring this gift of God's kindness. We are administering it in a way that brings glory to the Lord and shows that we are doing it willingly.

King James Bible
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:

American King James Version
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:

American Standard Version
and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness:

Bible in Basic English
And not only so, but he was marked out by the churches to go with us in the grace of this giving which we have undertaken to the glory of the Lord and to make clear that our mind was ready:

Douay-Rheims Bible
And not that only, but he was also ordained by the churches companion of our travels, for this grace, which is administered by us, to the glory of the Lord, and our determined will:

Darby Bible Translation
and not only so, but is also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and a witness of our readiness;

English Revised Version
and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to shew our readiness:

Webster's Bible Translation
And not that only, but who was also chosen by 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:

Weymouth New Testament
And more than that, he is the one who was chosen by the vote of the Churches to travel with us, sharing our commission in the administration of this generous gift to promote the Lord's glory and gratify our own strong desire.

World English Bible
Not only so, but who 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.

Young's Literal Translation
and not only so, but who was also appointed by vote by the assemblies, our fellow-traveller, with this favour that is ministered by us, unto the glory of the same Lord, and your willing mind;

Geneva Study Bible

And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this {k} grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

(k) These alms which are bestowed for the relief of the church of Jerusalem.

People's New Testament

8:19 Chosen of the churches to travel with us. Paul desired, for the reasons given in 2Co 8:20,21, that the churches should send along messengers in charge of their gifts.

Wesley's Notes

8:19 He was appointed by the churches - Of Macedonia. With this gift - Which they were carrying from Macedonia to Jerusalem. For the declaration of our ready mind - That of Paul and his fellow - traveller, ready to be the servants of all.

King James Translators' Notes

grace: or, gift

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

19. not that only-not only praised in all the churches.

chosen-by vote: so the Greek.

of the churches-therefore these companions of Paul are called "messengers of the churches" (2Co 8:23).

to travel-to Jerusalem.

with this grace-Greek, "in the case of this grace," or "gift."

to the glory of the same Lord-The oldest manuscripts omit "same."

declaration of your ready mind-The oldest manuscripts read, "our," not your. This and the previous clause, "to the glory of the same Lord," do not follow "administered by us," but "chosen of the churches to travel," &c. The union of the brother with Paul in this affair of the collection was done to guard against suspicions injurious "to the glory" of the Lord. It was also done in order to produce a "readiness" on the part of Paul and the brother to undertake the office which each, by himself, would have been less ready to undertake, for fear of suspicions arising (2Co 8:20) as to their appropriation of any of the money.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

8:16-24 The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure conscience, is requisite for usefulness. They brought glory to Christ as instruments, and had obtained honour from Christ to be counted faithful, and employed in his service. The good opinion others have of us, should be an argument with us to do well.

Acts 14:23 When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

Romans 5:3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;

1 Corinthians 16:3 When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

2 Corinthians 8:4 begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints,

2 Corinthians 8:6 So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well.

2 Corinthians 8:11 But now finish doing it also, so that just as there was the readiness to desire it, so there may be also the completion of it by your ability.

2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 9:2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, namely, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal has stirred up most of them. (NASB ©1995)

Accompany Administer Administered Administration Appointed Assemblies Carry Carrying Chosen Churches Clear Commission Declaration Desire Eagerness Favour Fellow-traveller Generous Gift Giving Glory Grace Gracious Gratify Honor Lord's Marked Matter Mind Ministered Offering Order Promote Readiness Ready Served Sharing Strong Travel Undertaken Vote Willing Witness

Accompany Administer Administered Administration Appointed Assemblies Carry Chosen Churches Clear Commission Declaration Desire Eagerness Generous Gift Glory Grace Gracious Gratify Help Honor Lord's Marked Matter Mind Ministered Offering Order Promote Readiness Ready Served Sharing Show Strong Travel Undertaken Vote Work

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:

but. 1-4 Ac 6:3-6 15:22,25 1Co 16:3,4

grace. or gift. See on ver. 4,6,7 9:8

to the. 1,2 4:15 9:12-14 Php 4:18,19 1Pe 4:10,11

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