2 Corinthians 8 · Verse 19

2 Corinthians 8:19

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:
2 Corinthians 8:19, King James Version

2 Corinthians 8:19 in other translations

BSBMore 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.
WEBNot only so, but he 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.
ASVand not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness:
YLTand not only so, but who was also appointed by vote by the assemblies, our fellow-traveller, with this favour that is ministered by us, unto the glory of the same Lord, and your willing mind;
DARBYand not only so, but is also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and a witness of our readiness;
BBEAnd not only so, but he was marked out by the churches to go with us in the grace of this giving which we have undertaken to the glory of the Lord and to make clear that our mind was ready:
WebsterAnd not that only, but who was also chosen by 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:

What does 2 Corinthians 8:19 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
19. not that only--not only praised in all the churches. chosen--by vote: so the Greek. of the churches--therefore these companions of Paul are called "messengers of the churches" (2Co 8:23). to travel--to Jerusalem. with this grace--Greek, "in the case of this grace," or "gift." to the glory of the same Lord--The oldest manuscripts omit "same." declaration of your ready mind--The oldest manuscripts read, "our," not your. This and the previous clause, "to the glory of the same Lord," do not follow "administered by us," but "chosen of the churches to travel," &c. The union of the brother with Paul in this affair of the collection was done to guard against suspicions injurious "to the glory" of the Lord. It was also done in order to produce a "readiness" on the part of Paul and the brother to undertake the office which each, by himself, would have been less ready to undertake, for fear of suspicions arising (2Co 8:20) as to their appropriation of any of the money.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 19. And not that only. Not only is he esteemed on account of other services which he has rendered by his preaching and writings; but he has had a new mark of the confidence of the churches in being appointed to convey the collection to Jerusalem.

Chosen of the churches. Chosen by the churches. Many concurred in the choice, showing that they had entire confidence in him. Paul had been unwilling to have charge of this contribution alone, 1Cor 16:3,4, comp. 2Cor 8:20, and he had procured the appointment of some one to undertake it. Probably he expected that the church at Corinth would concur in this appointment.

With this grace. Marg. "gift." See 2Cor 8:1. The word here refers to the alms, or the collection which had been made.

Which is administered by us. That is, which is undertaken by us. Paul had been the instrument of procuring it.

To the glory of the same Lord. The Lord of us all. The design was to promote the glory of the Lord, by showing the influence of religion in producing true benevolence.

And declaration of your ready mind. That is, to afford you an opportunity of evincing your readiness to do good to others, and to promote their welfare.

(1) "grace" "gift" (d) "to the glory of the same Lord" 2Cor 4:15

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 19 Chosen of the Churches to travel with us - Χειροτονηθεις· Appointed by a show of hands; from χειρ the hand, and τεινω, to extend. This appointment, by the suffrage of the Churches, seems to refer more to St. Luke than any one else; unless we suppose he refers to the transaction, Act 15:40, Act 15:41, and then it would appear that Silas is the person intended. With this grace - Liberal contribution. See on 2Cor 8:1 (note). Your ready mind - Your willingness to relieve them. But, instead of ὑμων, your, ἡμων, our, is the reading of almost all the best MSS. and all the versions. This is, doubtless, the reading.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure…

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2 Corinthians 8:19 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

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ταύτῃtautēthisG3778
τῇtēathat [is]G3588
διακονουμένῃdiakonoumenēbeing administeredG1247
ὑφ᾽huph᾽byG5259
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κυρίουkuriouLordG2962
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προθυμίανprothumianreadinessG4288
ἡμῶν.hēmōnof us.G3165

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Cross references for 2 Corinthians 8:19

  • 1 Corinthians 16:3-4

    And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:8

    And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

  • 2 Corinthians 4:15

    For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

  • 1 Peter 4:10-11

    As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:12-14

    For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

  • Acts 15:22

    Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

  • 2 Corinthians 8:1-4

    Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

  • Philippians 4:18-19

    But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

  • Acts 15:25

    It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

  • 2 Corinthians 8:6-7

    Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

  • Acts 6:3-6

    Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

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but.
1-4; Ac 6:3-6; 15:22,25; 1Co 16:3,4
grace. or gift.
4,6,7; 9:8
to the.
1,2; 4:15; 9:12-14; Php 4:18,19; 1Pe 4:10,11

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Context

  • 2 Corinthians 8:18

    And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;

  • 2 Corinthians 8:19

    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:

  • 2 Corinthians 8:20

    Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

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2 Corinthians 8:19 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y no sólo esto, mas también fué ordenado por las iglesias el compañero de nuestra peregrinación para llevar esta gracia, que es administrada de nosotros para gloria del mismo Señor, y para demostrar vuestro pronto ánimo:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		(et non seulement cela, mais aussi il a été choisi par les assemblées pour notre compagnon de voyage, avec cette grâce qui est administrée par nous à la gloire du Seigneur lui-même, et pour montrer notre empressement);
German
Elberfelder 1871		Aber nicht allein das, sondern er ist auch von den Versammlungen gewählt worden zu unserem Reisegefährten mit dieser Gnade, die von uns bedient wird zur Herrlichkeit des Herrn selbst und als Beweis unserer Geneigtheit;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		non solum autem, sed et ordinatus est ab ecclesiis comes peregrinationis nostræ in hanc gratiam, quæ ministratur a nobis ad Domini gloriam, et destinatam voluntatem nostram: