The proof of your love (την ενδειξιν της αγαπης υμων). There is a word here for pastors and deacons who try to protect the churche…

Wherefore show to them, etc. By a liberal contribution in the cause in which they are engaged, and for which they have come among you now,…

Therefore show them.—In adding “before the churches” (literally, in the face of the churches), St. Paul appeals, as he ha…

Paul’s short “letter of commendation” (vv.16–24) concludes with a warm appeal. The Corinthians were to give evidence of their love for Christ and f…

Wherefore show you to them, and before the churches
This is the conclusion of the apostle, upon summing up the chara…

The apostle commends the brothers sent to collect their charitable offering, so that it might be known who they were and how safely they could be t…

After addressing the collections to which they should contribute, the Apostle then discusses the ministers by whom these collections should be made…