2 Corinthians 8:17-19
New Testament for Everyone
17 He welcomed the appeal we made, and of his own accord he was all the more eager to come to you. 18 We have sent along with him the brother who is famous through all the churches because of his work for the gospel. 19 Not only so, but he was formally chosen by the churches to be our traveling companion as we engage in this work of grace, both for the Lord’s own glory and to show our own good faith.
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2 Corinthians 8:17-19
New King James Version
17 For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord. 18 And we have sent with him (A)the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches, 19 and not only that, but who was also (B)chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us (C)to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind,
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2 Corinthians 8:17-19
English Standard Version
17 For (A)he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going[a] to you of his own accord. 18 With him we are sending[b] (B)the brother who is famous among (C)all the churches for his preaching of the gospel. 19 And not only that, but he has been (D)appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of (E)grace that is being ministered by us, (F)for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:17 Or he went
- 2 Corinthians 8:18 Or we sent; also verse 22
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