2 Corinthians 8:16-24

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Commendation of Titus

¹⁶ But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same eagerness for you that I myself have. ¹⁷ For he not only accepted our appeal, but since he is more eager than ever, he is going to you of his own accord. ¹⁸ With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his proclaiming the good news;^{[a] 19} and not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us while we are administering this generous undertaking^[b] for the glory of the Lord himself^[c] and to show our goodwill. ²⁰ We intend that no one should blame us about this generous gift that we are administering, ²¹ for we intend to do what is right not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of others. ²² And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found eager in many matters, but who is now more eager than ever because of his great confidence in you. ²³ As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker in your service; as for our brothers, they are messengers^[d] of the churches, the glory of Christ. ²⁴ Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you.