2 Corinthians 8:24

2 Corinthians 8:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
• New International Version (NIV)Therefore show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore show to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love and of our boasting on your behalf.
• New Living Translation (NLT)So show them your love, and prove to all the churches that our boasting about you is justified.

Context of 2 Corinthians 8:24

22And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found earnest in many matters, but who is now more earnest than ever because of his great confidence in you. 23As 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. So give proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you to these men.

2 Corinthians 8:24 word by word

τὴν οὖν ἔνδειξιν τῆς ἀγάπης ὑμῶν καὶ ἡμῶν καυχήσεως ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν εἰς αὐτοὺς ἐνδεικνύμενοι εἰς πρόσωπον τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Whereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• shew yeἐνδείκνυμιendeiknumi · to showG1731
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• beforeπρόσωπονprosōpon · faceG4383
• the churchesἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
• the proofἔνδειξιςendeixis · demonstrationG1732
• of yourσύsu · youG4771
• loveἀγάπηagapē · loveG26
• of ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• boastingκαύχησιςkauchēsis · prideG2746
• onὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 8:24

• 2 Corinthians 8:8I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine.
• 2 Corinthians 7:14For whatever boasts I made to him about you, I was not put to shame. But just as everything we said to you was true, so also our boasting before Titus has proved true.
• 2 Corinthians 9:2for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24Wherefore show ye to them, and before the Churches, etc. - Seeing they are persons every way worthy in themselves, and coming to you on such an important occasion, and so highly recommended, receive them affectionately; and let them thus see that the very high character I have given of you is not exaggerated, and that you are as ready in every work of charity as I have stated you to be. Act in this for your honor. The whole of this chapter and the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24Wherefore show ye to them … - By a liberal contribution in the cause in which they are engaged and for which they have come among you now, furnish the evidence that you love me and the Christian cause, and show that I have not boasted of you in vain. The proof of your love - Your love to me, to God, to the cause of religion; see the note on 2 Corinthians 8:8. And of our boasting … - My boasting that you would give liberally to the object; see the note, 2…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. 2424. The oldest manuscripts read "[continue] manifesting to them in the face of the churches the manifestation of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf."Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 8:24

• Beneficence
• Liberality
• Sincerity

In the dictionaries

• Accept
• Accord
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Behalf
• Church
• Church Government
• Collection
• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the
• Grace
• Paul, the Apostle

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