2 Corinthians 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 

Ac 6:3-6; Ac 15:22,25; 1Co 16:3,4; 2Co 4:15; 2Co 8:1-4; 2Co 8:1,2; 2Co 8:4,6,7; 2Co 9:8; 2Co 9:12-14; Php 4:18,19; 1Pe 4:10,11

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).