And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.
Parallel translations
- WEB We have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.
- BSB And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
- NKJV And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, because of the great confidence which we have in you.
- NASB We have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found diligent in many things, but now even more diligent because of his great confidence in you.
- NLT We are also sending with them another of our brothers who has proven himself many times and has shown on many occasions how eager he is. He is now even more enthusiastic because of his great confidence in you.
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Paul sends a third tested brother, repeatedly proven diligent and now especially eager because of his confidence in the Corinthians. Trustworthy character qualified him for the task.
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The team is rounded out by another brother whose earnestness Paul has often verified. His confidence in the Corinthians has stirred his zeal further. By sending proven, committed men, Paul models prudence in ministry and affirms his hope in the Corinthians' generosity.
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- Phil 2:20–22For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
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