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2 Corinthians 8:22

What does 2 Corinthians 8:22 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Corinthians 8:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What 2 Corinthians 8:22 means

Paul adds a third companion: another brother repeatedly proven earnest in many things, now even more so because of his great confidence in the Corinthians. His track record shows reliability under varied circumstances. His increased zeal reflects positive expectations about Corinth’s response. Including him widens the circle of accountability and support. The Corinthians are to see that respected men trust them and are eager to work alongside them. This builds mutual confidence and paves the way for a wholehearted completion of the collection.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And 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 hath in you.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And 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 hath in you.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And we have sent with them our brother, whose ready spirit has been made clear to us at times and in ways without number, but it is now all the more so because of the certain faith which he has in you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and we sent with them our brother, whom we proved in many things many times being diligent, and now much more diligent, by the great confidence that is toward you,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And we have sent with them our brother also, whom we have often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent: with much confidence in you,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved to be of diligent zeal in many things, and now more diligently zealous through the great confidence [he has] as to you.

Context

With Titus and the praised brother already introduced, verse 22 rounds out the team with another tested coworker whose zeal has grown through confidence in Corinth. This cumulative presentation—eager leaders, recognized by churches, proven by experience—seeks to inspire willing cooperation. Verse 23 will summarize each man’s role and status, and verse 24 will call the Corinthians to demonstrate their love openly.

v.21for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

v.22This passage

v.23Whether any inquire about Titus, he is my partner and my fellow-worker to you-ward; or our brethren, they are the messengers of the churches, they are the glory of Christ.

Cross references

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  • Philippians 2:20

    For I have no man likeminded, who will care truly for your state.

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