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17 Because he welcomed the urging[a]— but being more[b] earnest, went-out[c] to you of-his-own-accord! 18 And we sent with him the brother[d] whose praise in[e] the good-news is through all the churches, 19 and not only this, but who was also appointed[f] by the churches to be our fellow-traveler with this grace-gift being ministered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our eagerness[g]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:17 Or, the appeal. That is, the one mentioned in v 6.
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:17 That is, more than Paul expected.
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:17 That is, along with this letter, and the brothers mentioned next.
  4. 2 Corinthians 8:18 Perhaps Paul is referring to one of those in Act 20:4. Paul wrote 2 Corinthians during Act 20:2.
  5. 2 Corinthians 8:18 That is, in connection with.
  6. 2 Corinthians 8:19 Or, chosen, elected.
  7. 2 Corinthians 8:19 That is, to help those in Jerusalem.

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