2 Corinthians 8:22 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found eager in many matters but who is now more eager than ever because of his great confidence in you.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Moreover, along with them we are sending our brother, whom we have often put to the test and have found him zealous (devoted and earnest) in many matters, but who is now more [eagerly] earnest than ever because of [his] absolute confidence in you.

American Standard Version (1901)

And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he hath in you.

Common English Bible

We are sending our brother with them. We have tested his commitment in many ways and many times. Now he’s even more committed, because he has so much confidence in you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And we have also sent with them our brother, whom we have proven to be frequently solicitous in many matters. But now there is a greater solicitousness, which is greatly entrusted to you;

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And we have sent with them our brother also, whom we have often proved diligent in many things; but now much more diligent, with much confidence in you,

2 Corinthians 8:22 Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we are setting our minds on what is right not only before the Lord but also before the people.

2 Corinthians 8:23

As for Titus, he is my partner and coworker in your service; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.