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

17because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord. 18And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel. In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. 20We did this as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering. 21For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.

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 8:1Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
• Acts 6:3But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.
• Acts 15:22Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to send men chosen from among them, Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leaders among the brothers, to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.
• 1 Corinthians 16:3Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
• 2 Corinthians 8:4begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.
• 2 Corinthians 9:8And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.
• 2 Corinthians 4:15For all these things are for your sake, so that the grace that is including more and more people may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.
• Philippians 4:18For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent – a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.
• 1 Peter 4:10Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another 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