2 Corinthians 8:16-24 - Arrangements For Administering The Corinthians' Gift

¹⁶ But thanks be to God, who disposed Titus to be so industrious for you. ¹⁷ for he not only complyed with my exhortation, but being more than ordinarily concern'd, he voluntarily went to you; ¹⁸ with whom I have sent one of the brethren, who is not only distinguish'd among all the churches, by his preaching the gospel, ¹⁹ but was chosen by the churches to accompany me with this collection; which service I undertook for the sake of Christ, and to encourage your generous design. ²⁰ this I did, to prevent any suspicion that might be rais'd from my having the management of so great a sum: ²¹ always considering what is virtuous, with respect to God, and with respect to men. ²² I have sent likewise another of our brethren, whose diligence I have experienc'd in several affairs. ²³ now as to Titus, he is my collegue, and assists me in your affairs: as to our brethren, they are the deputies of the churches, and the glory of the christian profession. ²⁴ wherefore show how much you love them, and how well you deserve the character I gave you, before all the churches.