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The Anonymous Brother
Scholars debate the identity of this brother, suggesting figures like Luke or Barnabas. However, as multiple commentators like Charles Spurgeon point out, his anonymity is a powerful lesson. His name may be forgotten by history, but his faithful service was known to God. This reminds us that our ultimate aim should be God's praise, not lasting human recognition.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 8:18
18th Century
Theologian
And we have sent with him the brother. It has been generally supposed that this anonymous brother was Luke. Some have supposed, however, t…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 8:18
We have sent with him (συνεπεμψαμεν μετ' αυτου). Epistolary aorist.
The brother (τον αδελφον). This may be…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 8:18
19th Century
Bishop
The brother, whose praise is in the gospel.—We cannot get beyond probable conjecture in determining who this was. The general current of p…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 8:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. And we have sent with him the brother, whos…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 8:18
The unidentified Christian brother whom Paul was sending with Titus had a double qualification. He was well known and highly praised in all the (Ma…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 8:18
16th Century
Theologian
We have sent with him the brother. The fact that three persons are sent is evidence that great expectations were held for the Cor…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 8:18
17th Century
Pastor
And we have sent with him the brother
The Syriac and Ethiopic versions read, "our brother"; and one of Stephens's co…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 8:16–24
17th Century
Minister
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…