More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering—the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
Parallel translations
- WEB Not only so, but who was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
- KJV And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:
- ESV And not only that, but he has been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.
- NKJV and not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind,
- NASB and not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,
- NLT He was appointed by the churches to accompany us as we take the offering to Jerusalem—a service that glorifies the Lord and shows our eagerness to help.
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Quick answer
This brother was officially chosen by the churches to travel with Paul in administering the gift, all for the Lord's glory. Shared accountability marked the whole enterprise.
Overview
The collection was no private venture; the brother was formally appointed by the churches to accompany Paul. The stated aim is the glory of the Lord and the demonstration of eager goodwill. This open, accountable arrangement honors God and protects the ministry from any hint of impropriety.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 11
- 1 Cor 16:3–4Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
- 2 Cor 9:8And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
- 2 Cor 4:15All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may overflow in thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
- 2 Cor 9:12–14For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
- 2 Cor 8:6–7So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
- Acts 15:25So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
- 2 Cor 8:1–4Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
- Acts 15:22Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
- 1 Pet 4:10–11As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
- Phil 4:18–19I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
- Acts 6:3–6Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
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