2 Corinthians 8:19

2 Corinthians 8:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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:
• New International Version (NIV)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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And not only that, but he has been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.
• New King James Version (NKJV)and not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind,

Context of 2 Corinthians 8:19

17For he welcomed our appeal and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice. 18We have sent with him the brother who is praised among all the churches for his gospel ministry. And not only that, but he was also appointed by the churches to accompany us with this gracious gift that we are administering for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help. 20We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us about this large sum that we are administering. 21Indeed, we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only before the Lord but also before people.

2 Corinthians 8:19 word by word

οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ χειροτονηθεὶς ὑπὸ τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν συνέκδημος ἡμῶν σὺν τῇ χάριτι ταύτῃ τῇ διακονουμένῃ ὑφ᾽ ἡμῶν πρὸς τὴν αὐτοῦ τοῦ κυρίου δόξαν καὶ προθυμίαν ἡμῶν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• notοὐou · noG3756
• onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• who wasχειροτονέωcheirotoneō · to appointG5500
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• ofὑπόhupo · by/under: byG5259
• the churchesἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
• to travel withσυνέκδημοςsunekdēmos · companionG4898
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• withσύνsun · withG4862
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
• is administeredδιακονέωdiakoneō · to serveG1247
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• the gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
• of the sameαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• ready mindπροθυμίαprothumia · eagernessG4288

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 8:19

• 2 Corinthians 8:1We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that was given to the churches of Macedonia:
• Acts 6:3Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.
• Acts 15:22Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, both leading men among the brothers.
• 1 Corinthians 16:3When I arrive, I will send with letters those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
• 2 Corinthians 8:4they begged us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints,
• 2 Corinthians 9:8And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.
• 2 Corinthians 4:15Indeed, everything is for your benefit so that, as grace extends through more and more people, it may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
• Philippians 4:18But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided — a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
• 1 Peter 4:10Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19Chosen of the Churches to travel with us - · Appointed by a show of hands; from the hand, and , to extend. This appointment, by the suffrage of the Churches, seems to refer more to St. Luke than any one else; unless we suppose he refers to the transaction, Acts 15:40, Acts 15:41, and then it would appear that Silas is the person intended. With this grace - Liberal contribution. See on 2 Corinthians 8:1; (note). Your ready mind - Your willingness to…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19And not that only - Not only is he esteemed on account of other services which he has rendered by his preaching and writings; but he has had a new mark of the confidence of the churches in being appointed to convey the collection to Jerusalem. Chosen of the churches - Chosen by the churches. Many concurred in the choice, showing that they had entire confidence in him. Paul had been unwilling to have charge of this contribution alone (1 Corinthians 16:3-4…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-24Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-24Two other Christian men would travel with Titus to Corinth to prevent any criticism about managing the relief funds they collected (8:20–21). Titus and his companions would ensure proper handling of the money. The identities of the two companions are unknown.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. 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…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 8:19

• Liberality
• Minister, Christian
• Titus

In the dictionaries

• Accept
• Accord
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Administer; Administration
• Barnabas
• Choose; Chosen
• Church
• Church Government
• Collection
• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings