2 Corinthians 8:23 Parallel Translations

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.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

If any question comes up about Titus, he is my brother-worker, working with me for you; or about the others, they are the representatives of the churches to the glory of Christ.

DBY:

Whether as regards Titus, he is my companion and fellow-labourer in your behalf; or our brethren, they are deputed messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory.

ERV:

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.

WEY:

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.

WBS:

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.

WEB:

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.

YLT:

whether -- about Titus -- my partner and towards you fellow-worker, whether -- our brethren, apostles of assemblies -- glory of Christ;

2 Corinthians 8:23 Cross References

XREF:

John 13:16 "Truly, truly, I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.

1 Corinthians 11:7 For a man ought not to have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.

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 8:18 We have sent along with him the brother whose fame in the things of the gospel has spread through all the churches;

2 Corinthians 8:22 We have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found diligent in many things, but now even more diligent because of his great confidence in you.

Philippians 2:25 But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need;

Philemon 1:17 If then you regard me a partner, accept him as you would me. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

8:23 Whether [any do enquire] of Titus, [he is] my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our {m} brethren [be enquired of, they are] the messengers of the churches, [and] the {n} glory of Christ.
(m) The two companions of Titus.
(n) By whom the glory of Christ is set forth.

PNT:

8:23 If [any do enquire] of Titus... or our brethren. The commendation given of these three brethren is official.
My partner and fellow-helper. Titus had long been a fellow laborer, and had recently visited Corinth.
The messengers of the churches, [and] the glory of Christ. The other two were messengers of the Macedonian churches. Not only of the churches, but of the glory of Christ, the Lord's messengers to show forth his glory in a great work of mercy.

WES:

8:23 My partner - In my cares and labours. The glory of Christ - Signal instruments of advancing his glory.

MHC:

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.

CONC:

Apostles Assemblies Behalf Brethren Brothers Brother-worker Christ Christ's Churches Companion Comrade Delegates Deputed Enquire Enquired Fellow Fellowhelper Fellow-helper Fellow-labourer Fellow-worker Glorified Glory Honor Inquire Inquired Labours Messengers Partner Question Regards Remember Representatives Service Titus Towards Whether Worker Working You-ward

Apostles Assemblies Christ Churches Comrade Enquire Enquired Fellow Fellow-Worker Glory Inquire Inquired Labours Messengers Others Partner Question Remember Representatives Service Titus Whether Worker Working

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