Discovery Box2 Corinthians 8:19 
Context8:19 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
Context8:23 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.”
