2 Corinthians 8:16
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ContextThe Mission of Titus
8:16 But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion 1 I have for you,
2 Corinthians 8:19
Context8:19 In addition, 2 this brother 3 has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift 4 to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help. 5
1 tn Or “eagerness.”
2 tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.
3 tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.
5 tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).