Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
Parallel translations
- WEB As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
- BSB As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, to the glory of Christ.
- NKJV If anyone inquires about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker concerning you. Or if our brethren are inquired about, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
- NASB As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.
- NLT If anyone asks about Titus, say that he is my partner who works with me to help you. And the brothers with him have been sent by the churches, and they bring honor to Christ.
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Quick answer
Paul vouches for the delegation: Titus is his trusted partner, and the brothers are honored messengers of the churches who bring glory to Christ. Their credentials should reassure the Corinthians.
Overview
Paul commends the whole team. Titus is his coworker; the others are 'apostles' (sent messengers) of the churches and 'the glory of Christ,' meaning their faithful lives reflect honor on the Lord. Such commendation builds trust and secures a warm welcome for those handling the gift.
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- Phil 2:25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
- Phlm 1:17If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
- 2 Cor 8:6Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
- 3 Jn 1:8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
- 2 Cor 8:19And 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:
- 2 Cor 7:6Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
- Luke 5:7And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
- Col 1:7As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
- 1 Th 2:2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
- Phlm 1:24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
- Phil 4:3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
- Luke 5:10And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
- 2 Cor 8:16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
- 2 Cor 12:18I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
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