2 Corinthians 8:23 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul commends Titus as his partner and the others as messengers of the churches and the glory of Christ.
What Does 2 Corinthians 8:23 Mean?
Paul gives the Corinthians a way to answer anyone who asks about these men. If any 'enquire of Titus,' the answer is that he is Paul's 'partner and fellowhelper' in serving them. As for the other two, 'our brethren,' they are 'the messengers of the churches,' literally apostles or sent ones of the congregations, and 'the glory of Christ.'
Paul could give no higher commendation than the last phrase: these brothers are 'the glory of Christ.' Their lives so reflect the Lord they serve that honoring them honors Him. To be called the glory of Christ is to be a living display of His worth. Paul wants the Corinthians to receive these servants warmly, recognizing in them not mere fundraisers but men through whom the splendor of Christ shines into the churches.
2 Corinthians 8:23 in the Original Language
apostolos (ἀπόστολος), 'messengers' -- those sent out; commissioned representatives of the churches.
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What does 2 Corinthians 8:23 mean?
Paul commends Titus as his partner and the others as messengers of the churches and the glory of Christ.