2 Corinthians 8:23 - Exposition

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 original and untechnical sense of delegates ( Philippians 2:25 ; Romans 16:7 ). The glory of Christ. Men whose work and worth redound to Christ's honour ( Galatians 1:24 ).