2 Corinthians 8:22-23

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether any do inquire of Titus; literally, whether about Titus, or, as to Titus; i.e. "if I speak about Titus." (For the phrase, comp. Titus 1:6 , Titus 1:8 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:1 .) Titus, long afterwards, was delegated on a similar mission to Crete ( Titus 1:1-5 ; Titus 2:15 ). My partner and fellow helper concerning you; rather, my associate ( Philemon 1:17 ) and, as regards you, my fellow worker . Messengers ; literally, apostles . The word is used in its... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:22

And we have sent with them our brother - Who this was is wholly unknown; and conjecture is useless. Some have supposed that it was Apollos, others Silas, others Timothy. But there are no means of ascertaining who it was; nor is it material. It was some one in whom Paul had entire confidence.Whom we have oftentimes proved diligent - Of whom we have evidence that he has been faithful. It is evident, therefore, that he had been the companion and fellow-laborer of Paul.But now much more diligent... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether any do inquire of Titus - It is to be observed that the words “any do inquire” are not in the original; nor is it clear that these are the most proper words to be introduced here. The Greek may mean either, “if any do inquire about Titus,” or it may mean “if anything is to be said about Titus.” The sense of the passage may either be, that some of the faction at Corinth might be disposed to inquire about the authority of Titus to engage in this work, or that Paul having said so much in... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:23-24

2 Corinthians 8:23-24. Whether any inquire, &c. As if he had said, If any be not yet satisfied, but desire to know more of those persons, and inquire concerning Titus, he is my partner In my cares and labours; and fellow- helper concerning you Always ready to act in concert with me in any attempt to correct what is amiss among you, and to promote your improvement in real Christianity. Or the meaning may be, He is my fellow- labourer with respect to you, having assisted me in... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:22

diligent. Same as "forward", 2 Corinthians 8:17 . upon = through. No preposition. confidence. Greek. pepoithesis . App-150 . I have . Supply the ellipsis by "he has". This was the reason of his diligence. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:23

of = on behalf of. Greek. huper , App-104 . partner . Greek. koinonos . See 2 Corinthians 1:7 . fellowhelper . Greek. eeeergos. See, 1 Corinthians 3:9 . concerning = with reference to. Greek. eis . App-104 . messengers , Greek. apostolos . App-189 . Here and in Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:25 used in the general sense. Christ. App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:22

And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he hath in you.This was the third member of the group Paul sent to Corinth with 2Corinthians. Nothing is known of who this brother was, other than what is written here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether any inquire about Titus, he is my partner and my fellow-worker to you-ward; or our brethren, they are the messengers of the churches, they are the glory of Christ.From this it is clear that there were three in the group, Titus and the other brethren being mentioned separately.Messengers of the churches ... This is the same word translated "apostles" in a number of New Testament passages, but these were apostles only in a secondary sense. Hillyer declared, "This does not put them into... read more

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