and not so only, but is also chosen of the congregations to be a fellow with us in our journey, as concerning this benevolence that is ministered by us unto the praise of the Lord, and to stir up your prompt mind.

hath caused me this to do: partly for Titus' sake - which is my fellow, and helper as concerning you - partly because of others which are our brethren, and the messengers of the congregations, and the glory of Christ.

As God's fellow-worker, I appeal to you, too, not to accept the favor of God and then waste it.

and begged me most earnestly, of their own accord, to let them share in the support of their fellow-Christians.

It is really unnecessary for me to write to you about this fund for your fellow-Christians,

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.

But be that as it may, I did not burden you myself; nevertheless, crafty fellow that I am, I took you in by deceit.

For the rendering of a public service such as this, not only relieves the needs of your fellow-Christians, but also results in the offering to God of many a thanksgiving.