2 Corinthians 8:16 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

In these verses the apostle commends the brethren who were sent to them to collect their charity; and as it were, gives them letters credential, that, if they were enquired after (2 Cor. 8:23), if any should be inquisitive or suspicious concerning them, it might be known who they were and how safely they might be trusted. I. He commends Titus, 1. For his earnest care and great concern of heart for them, and desire in all things to promote their welfare. This is mentioned with thankfulness to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

8:16-24 Thanks be to God who has put into the heart of Titus the same earnestness for you as there is in mine. His earnestness is proved by the fact that he not only welcomed my invitation, but that also, with characteristic earnestness, he is going to you of his own choice. Along with him we send the brother whose praise in the gospel is in all the Churches. Not only does he enjoy universal praise, but he has also been elected by the Churches to be our fellow-traveller in this act of charity... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:16

But thanks be to God ,.... The apostle proceeds to give an account of the persons and their characters, who were employed in making this collection at Corinth for the poor saints, and begins with Titus; and the rather because he had been already concerned in setting afoot that good work among them; and gives thanks to God, which , says he, put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you , by "earnest care" is meant that very great carefulness, solicitude, and diligence,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16

But thanks be to God - He thanks God who had already disposed the heart of Titus to attend to this business; and, with his usual address, considers all this as done in the behalf of the Corinthian Church; and that though the poor Christians in Judea are to have the immediate benefit, yet God put honor upon them in making them his instruments in supplying the wants of others. He who is an almoner to God Almighty is highly honored indeed. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16

Verse 16 16.But thanks be to God who hath put. That he may leave the Corinthians without excuse, he now at length adds, that there had been provided for them active prompters, who would attend to the matter. And, in the first place, he names Titus, who, he says, had been divinely raised up. This was of great importance in the case. For his embassy would be so much the more successful, if the Corinthians recognized him as having come to them, from having been stirred up to it by God. From this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

These two chapters (8 and 9) form an independent section of the Epistle. The plural alone ("we") is used throughout; participial and unfinished constructions abound; the style is a little embarrassed; and various words, such as "grace," "blessing," "righteousness," "simplicity," occur in somewhat unusual shades of meaning. All this arises: 1 . From St. Paul's natural delicacy in alluding to pecuniary subjects. 2 . From a desire to conciliate the Corinthians, while at the same... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:16

Which put; rather, which giveth . The zeal is continuous . The same earnest care. The same in the heart of Titus as in my own. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16

But thanks be to God - Paul regarded every right feeling, and every pure desire; every inclination to serve God or to benefit a fellow mortal, as the gift of God. He, therefore, ascribes the praise to him that Titus was disposed to show an interest in the welfare of the Corinthians.The same earnest care - The earnest care here referred to was that the Corinthians might complete the collection, and finish what they had proposed. Titus was willing to undertake this, and see that it was done.For... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:16-22

2 Corinthians 8:16-22. But thanks be to God But while I speak of this collection which I am desirous of promoting, I would express my gratitude to God, who put the same earnest care Which I have; into the heart of Titus for you Namely, to promote this work among you. For he accepted the exhortation Complied with my desire to promote and perfect this work; being forward To undertake it; of his own accord Yea, before he was spoken to. And we I and Timothy; have sent with him the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Arrangements for the collection (8:16-9:5)Titus is just as keen as Paul to see this collection completed successfully (16-17). He is travelling to Corinth with two other well known Christians. One of them has been chosen by several churches as their representative to join Paul and the other representatives who will later take the money to Jerusalem. The other is a proven friend of Paul’s who has the interests of the Corinthians at heart. The reason for sending three people is to ensure that no... read more