17 Because he accepted the exhortation, yea, he was so careful that of his own accord he went unto you.

18 And we have sent also with him the brother, whose praise is [a]in the Gospel throughout all the Churches.

19 (And not so only, but is also chosen of the Churches to be a fellow in our journey, concerning this [b]grace that is ministered by us unto the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your prompt mind.)

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:18 In the preaching of the Gospel.
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:19 These alms which are bestowed for the relief of the Church of Jerusalem.

17 For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.(A) 18 And we are sending along with him the brother(B) who is praised by all the churches(C) for his service to the gospel.(D) 19 What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us(E) as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.(F)

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