2 Corinthians 8:18-19

8:18 And we are sending 1  along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel. 2  8:19 In addition, 3  this brother 4  has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift 5  to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. 6 

2 Corinthians 8:22

8:22 And we are sending 7  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.

1 tn This verb has been translated as an epistolary aorist.

2 tn Grk “the brother of whom the praise in the gospel [is] throughout all the churches.”

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

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

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

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

7 tn This verb has been translated as an epistolary aorist.