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2 Corinthians 8

2 Cor. 8:23 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Whether
eite (Greek #1535)
if too
KJV usage: if, or, whether.
Pronounce: i'-teh
Origin: from 1487 and 5037
any do inquire of
huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
Titus
Titos (Greek #5103)
Titus, a Christian
KJV usage: Titus.
Pronounce: tee'-tos
Origin: of Latin origin but uncertain significance
, he is my
emos (Greek #1699)
my
KJV usage: of me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: em-os'
Origin: from the oblique cases of 1473 (1698, 1700, 1691)
partner
koinonos (Greek #2844)
a sharer, i.e. associate
KJV usage: companion, X fellowship, partaker, partner.
Pronounce: koy-no-nos'
Origin: from 2839
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
fellowhelper
sunergos (Greek #4904)
a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor
KJV usage: companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow.
Pronounce: soon-er-gos'
Origin: from a presumed compound of 4862 and the base of 2041
concerning
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
: or
eite (Greek #1535)
if too
KJV usage: if, or, whether.
Pronounce: i'-teh
Origin: from 1487 and 5037
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
be inquired of, they are the messengers
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
e of the churches
ekklesia (Greek #1577)
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
KJV usage: assembly, church.
Pronounce: ek-klay-see'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564
, and the glory
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
of Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
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Phil. 2:25• 25but I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-workman and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need, (Phil. 2:25)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Titus.
2 Cor. 8:6,16• 6So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;
 16But thanks be to God, who gives the same diligent zeal for you in the heart of Titus. (2 Cor. 8:6,16)
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2 Cor. 7:6• 6But he who encourages those that are brought low, even God, encouraged us by the coming of Titus; (2 Cor. 7:6)
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2 Cor. 12:18• 18I begged Titus, and sent the brother with him: did Titus at all make gain of you? have we not walked in the same spirit? have we not in the same steps? (2 Cor. 12:18)
is my.
Luke 5:7,10• 7And they beckoned to their partners who were in the other ship to come and help them, and they came, and filled both the ships, so that they were sinking.
 10and in like manner also on James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not; henceforth thou shalt be catching men. (Luke 5:7,10)
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Philem. 17• 17If therefore thou holdest me to be a partner with thee, receive him as me; (Philem. 17)
and fellow-helper.
Phil. 2:25• 25but I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-workman and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need, (Phil. 2:25)
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Phil. 4:3• 3yea, I ask thee also, true yokefellow, assist them, who have contended along with me in the glad tidings, with Clement also, and my other fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life. (Phil. 4:3)
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Col. 1:7• 7even as ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-bondman, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you, (Col. 1:7)
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1 Thess. 2:2• 2but, having suffered before and been insulted, even as ye know, in Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the glad tidings of God with much earnest striving. (1 Thess. 2:2)
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Philem. 24• 24Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workmen. (Philem. 24)
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3 John 8• 8*We* therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth. (3 John 8)
the messengers.
2 Cor. 8:19• 19and not only so, but is also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and a witness of our readiness; (2 Cor. 8:19)
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Phil. 2:25• 25but I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-workman and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need, (Phil. 2:25)
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Phil. 2•  (Phil. 2)
:*Gr:
• Titus was a partner and fellow-helper of the apostle in caring for the assembly at Corinth, and the other two brothers were well-known as the messengers of the assemblies, and they were, as such, the glory of Christ. They can, therefore, with full confidence express their love before these brothers and the assemblies by their bounty to God's needy people, and so justify the apostle's boasting on their behalf. (“2 Corinthians 8” by H. Smith)
• Not only did he decline the sole administration of the gift himself, but he directed and sanctioned the choice of more than one and gave their task dignity in all eyes by associating the two brethren, not only with Titus who shared the highest confidence of the saints, but with himself. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 8:16-24” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Whether as regards Titus, he is my companiong and fellow-labourer in your behalf; or our brethren, they are deputed messengers of assemblies, Christ’s glory.

JND Translation Notes

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Koinonos. see Note, Luke 5.10. "fellow-labourer," as 1 Cor. 3.9; "messengers," apostolos.

W. Kelly Translation

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Whether as regards Titus, [he is] my partner and fellow-labourer toward you; whether our brethren, [they are] messengersa of assemblies, Christ’s glory.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The expression "messengers of assemblies" illustrates the difference of a charge from men as compared with a gift or charge from the Lord like an apostle. The source of the commission is the measure of their difference.