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.)

20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this [c]abundance that is ministered by us,

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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.
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:20 In this plentiful liberality of the Churches, which is committed to our trust.

18 And we are sending along with him the brother(A) who is praised by all the churches(B) for his service to the gospel.(C) 19 What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us(D) as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.(E) 20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.

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