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As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker toward you. As for our brothers, they are the messengers of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
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Paul doesn't just send helpers; he sends trusted individuals with clear credentials. Commentators note that he calls Titus his "partner and fellow-worker" and the others "messengers of the churches." This established their authority and trustworthiness, especially for handling the financial gift. It underscores the importance of accountability and proven character for anyone serving in the church.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whether any do inquire of Titus. It should be observed that the words "any do inquire" are not in the original, nor is it clear that these…
About Titus (υπερ Τιτου). There is no verb expressed. Supply "inquire." He endorses Titus up to the hilt. He is "my partner" (κοιν…
19th Century
Anglican
Whether any inquire about Titus.—There is no verb in the Greek, and its insertion is not required for the English. Our common phra…
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Baptist
Or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches and the glory of Christ.
This is the reply to any inquiry a…
As he sums up the credentials of the three delegates, Paul draws a distinction between Titus, his “partner” and personally appointed representative…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whether any do inquire of Titus The apostle here sums up the characters of each of the above persons; as for Titus, …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After addressing the collections to which they should contribute, the Apostle then discusses the ministers by whom these collections should be made…
