2 Corinthians 8:19

8:19 In addition, 1  this brother 2  has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift 3  to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. 4 

2 Corinthians 8:23

8:23 If there is any question 5  about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers 6  of the churches, a glory to Christ.

1 tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.

2 tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

3 tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.

4 tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).

5 tn Grk “If concerning Titus” (εἴτε ὑπὲρ Τίτου, eite Juper Titou); the Greek sentence opens with an ellipsis which must be supplied: If [there is any question] about Titus.”

6 tn Grk “apostles.”