Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 2 Corinthians 8:24

"Show ye therefore unto them in the face of the churches the proof of your love, and of our glorying on your behalf." — 2 Corinthians 8:24 (ASV)

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 for the members of his body (cf. v.8) by extending to the three delegates warm hospitality and by cooperating with their efforts to supervise the final arrangements for the collection. Also, they were to vindicate Paul’s confident boasting about them (cf. 7:14) by contributing eagerly, promptly, and generously (cf. vv.7, 20). All was to be done openly, so that all the churches contributing to the collection could see it.