2 Corinthians 8:19

More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian congregation while finalizing the logistics for a financial collection destined for Jerusalem. The words — χειροτονηθεὶς (cheirotonētheis) translates literally to "having been chosen" or "publicly elected," noting that the brother's appointment originated from the congregations rather than Paul's unilateral decision. The thread — This administrative detail runs directly through the supplied context of 2 Corinthians 8:18 and 8:20, and parallels the messenger-appointment practice in 1 Corinthians 16:3. Why it lands — The text demands that readers accept communal oversight and transparent handling as non-negotiable when managing resources dedicated to a sacred purpose.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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:

Cross-references

1 Corinthians 16:3 Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 4:15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Acts 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
Acts 15:25 So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
2 Corinthians 8:1 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:6 So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
2 Corinthians 9:12 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Philippians 4:18 I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.