2 Corinthians 8:19

And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 8:7 Related theme

In 2 Corinthians 8:7, this 'grace' of giving is the same gracious work mentioned in v19—Paul urges excelling in it.

2 Corinthians 8:18 Historical context

In 2 Corinthians 8:18, the brother praised by churches is introduced; verse 19 adds that he was chosen to travel with this offering.

2 Corinthians 8:23 Historical context

In 2 Corinthians 8:23, these brothers are called representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ, reinforcing their role in the offering.

2 Corinthians 8:1–4 Historical context

2 Corinthians 8:1-4 gives the Macedonians' eager giving, providing background for the collection that this brother is appointed to administer.

2 Corinthians 8:4 Historical context

2 Corinthians 8:4 recounts the Macedonians' eagerness to give, which is the context for the brother's appointment to administer the gift.

2 Corinthians 8:2 Historical context

In 2 Corinthians 8:2, Macedonia's generous giving despite poverty exemplifies the kind of gracious work Paul is administering in v19.

In 2 Corinthians 9:12-14, the collection supplies needs and overflows in thanks to God—directly fulfilling the glory and readiness purpose of v19.

In 2 Corinthians 9:11, generosity results in thanksgiving to God — echoing the offering being administered to the Lord's honor here.

In 2 Corinthians 4:15, grace causing thanksgiving to God's glory parallels v19's purpose: the collection is administered for the Lord's glory.

Acts 15:22 Parallel

Acts 15:22 shows the church choosing men to send with Paul—the same pattern of church-appointed delegates as here.

Acts 15:25 Parallel

Acts 15:25 describes sending chosen men with Barnabas and Paul, exactly parallel to this brother being appointed to travel.

1 Corinthians 16:3 mentions sending accredited representatives to carry the gift, directly parallel to this brother's role.

1 Corinthians 16:4 says delegates will accompany Paul if he goes, matching the brother traveling with Paul here.

John 12:6 Contrast

In John 12:6, Judas steals from the money bag — contrasting with the faithful administration of the offering described here.

In 1 Peter 4:11, serving with God's strength so that God is praised parallels the offering administered to the Lord's honor here.

1 Peter 4:10 Related theme

In 1 Peter 4:10, each uses gifts to serve others—the collection in v19 is a tangible service of grace administered for the church.

Acts 6:3-6 records the church appointing seven for service, mirroring the church appointment of this brother for travel.