19 And not only that, but he has been (A)appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of (B)grace that is being ministered by us, (C)for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.

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19 What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us(A) as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.(B)

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begging us earnestly (A)for the favor[a] of taking part in (B)the relief of the saints—

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:4 The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context

they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing(A) in this service(B) to the Lord’s people.(C)

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