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

21For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men. 22And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you. If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ. 24Therefore show them openly before the churches the proof of your love and of our pride in 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 8:6Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.
• 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who encourages the downhearted, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.
• 2 Corinthians 12:18I urged Titus to visit you and I sent our brother along with him. Titus did not take advantage of you, did he? Did we not conduct ourselves in the same spirit? Did we not behave in the same way?
• Luke 5:7So they motioned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they were about to sink.
• Philemon 1:17Therefore if you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me.
• Philippians 2:25But for now I have considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. For he is my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to me in my need.
• Philippians 4:3Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.
• Colossians 1:7You learned the gospel from Epaphras, our dear fellow slave – a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf –
• 1 Thessalonians 2:2But although we suffered earlier and were mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had the courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of much opposition.
• Philemon 1:24Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my colaborers, greet you too.
• 3 John 1:8Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become coworkers in cooperation with the truth.
• 2 Corinthians 8:19In 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.

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