2 Corinthians 8:23

2 Corinthians 8:23 in other versions

• King James Version (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.
• New International Version (NIV)As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for our brothers, they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)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.

Context of 2 Corinthians 8:23

21We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people. 22We have also sent with them our Christian brother whom we have often tested in many ways and found to be a dedicated worker. We find that he is much more dedicated now than ever because he has so much confidence in you. 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. 24So give these men a demonstration of your love. Show their congregations that we were right to be proud of you.

2 Corinthians 8:23 word by word

εἴτε ὑπὲρ Τίτου, κοινωνὸς ἐμὸς καὶ εἰς ὑμᾶς συνεργός· εἴτε ἀδελφοὶ ἡμῶν, ἀπόστολοι ἐκκλησιῶν, δόξα Χριστοῦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Whetherεἴτεeite · whetherG1535
• ofὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• TitusΤίτοςTitos · TitusG5103
• myἐμόςemos · mineG1699
• partnerκοινωνόςkoinōnos · participantG2844
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• fellowhelperσυνεργόςsunergos · co-workerG4904
• concerningεἰςeis · towardG1519
• youσύsu · youG4771
• ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• the messengersἀπόστολοςapostolos · apostleG652
• of the churchesἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
• the gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 8:23

• 2 Corinthians 8:6This led us to urge Titus to finish his work of God’s kindness among you in the same way as he had already started it.
• 2 Corinthians 7:6Yet God, who comforts those who are dejected, comforted us when Titus arrived.
• 2 Corinthians 12:18I encouraged Titus to visit you, and I sent my friend with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Didn’t we have the same motives and do things the same way?
• Luke 5:7So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. Their partners came and filled both boats until the boats nearly sank.
• Philemon 1:17If you think of me as your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.
• Philippians 2:25I feel that I must send Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier—back to you. You sent him as your personal representative to help me in my need.
• Philippians 4:3Yes, I also ask you, Syzugus, my true partner, to help these women. They fought beside me to spread the Good News along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
• Colossians 1:7You learned about this Good News from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant. He is taking your place here as a trustworthy deacon for Christ
• 1 Thessalonians 2:2As you know, we suffered rough and insulting treatment in Philippi. But our God gave us the courage to tell you his Good News in spite of strong opposition.
• Philemon 1:24and my coworkers Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke send you greetings.
• 3 John 1:8We must support believers who go on trips like this so that we can work together with them in spreading the truth.
• 2 Corinthians 8:19More 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.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23Whether any do inquire of Titus - Should it be asked, Who is this Titus? I answer, he is my companion, and my fellow laborer in reference to you; 2 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 7:6, 2 Corinthians 7:7. Should any inquire, Who are these brethren, Luke and Apollos? I answer, They are , apostles of the Churches, and intensely bent on promoting the glory of Christ.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Whether any do inquire of Titus - It is to be observed that the words “any do inquire” are not in the original; nor is it clear that these are the most proper words to be introduced here. The Greek may mean either, “if any do inquire about Titus,” or it may mean “if anything is to be said about Titus.” The sense of the passage may either be, that some of the faction at Corinth might be disposed to inquire about the authority of Titus to engage in this…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. 23the glory of Christ: Paul's last phrase is very expressive in Greek. They are examples of Christians who reflect the Lord’s splendor (3:1–18).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. fellow helper concerning you--Greek, "fellow worker towards you." our brethren--the two mentioned in 2Co 8:18, 22. messengers--rather, as the Greek, "apostles": in the less strict sense (Ac 14:14). of the churches--sent by the churches, as we are by the Lord (Php 2:25). There was in the synagogue an ecclesiastical officer, called "the angel of the Church," whence the title seems derived (compare Re 2:1).Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 8:23

• Minister, Christian
• Titus

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Titus
• Manius; Titus
• Titus; Titius Justus
• Christ, Messiah
• Accept
• Accord
• Apostle
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Andronicus

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