I sent (επεμψα). Not literary plural with this epistolary aorist as in 18,22.

That ye may be prepared (ινα…

Yet have I sent the brethren. The brethren referred to in 2 Corinthians 8:18, 22, 23.

Lest our boasting of you…

Yet have I sent the brethren . . .—This, then, was his purpose in the new mission. He wanted the performance not …

Although Paul knew that the Corinthians were so eager to help that further written reminders about the collection were superfluous (vv.1–2), he was…

But I have sent the brethren. He now presents the reason why, even though he holds a favorable opinion of their willingness, he neverthele…

Yet have I sent the brethren
Titus, and the other two mentioned in the foregoing chapter: one manuscript reads, "we …

When we want others to do good, we must act toward them prudently and tenderly, and give them time. Christians should consider what brings honor to…

After exhorting the Corinthians to give alms to the saints in Jerusalem, the Apostle now admonishes them on how to give: namely, cheerfully and abu…