2 Corinthians 8:19

Easy To Read Version

Also, this brother was chosen by the churches to go with us when we carry this gift (the money). We are doing this service to bring glory to the Lord and to show that we really want to help.

Cross References

Acts 14:23

Paul and Barnabas chose elders {\cf2\super [292]} for each church (group of believers). They fasted {\cf2\super [293]} and prayed for these elders. These elders were men who had trusted the Lord \{Jesus\}. So Paul and Barnabas put them in the Lord’s care.

Acts 15:22

The apostles, {\cf2\super [315]} the elders, {\cf2\super [316]} and the whole church (group of believers) wanted to send some men with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. The group decided to choose some of their own men. They chose Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas. These men were respected by the brothers \{in Jerusalem\}.

Acts 15:25

We have all agreed to choose some men and send them to you. They will be with our dear friends, Barnabas and Paul.

Acts 19:22

Timothy and Erastus were two of Paul’s helpers. Paul sent them ahead to the country of Macedonia. Paul stayed in Asia {\cf2\super [389]} for a while.

Acts 19:29

All the people in the city became upset. The people grabbed Gaius and Aristarchus. (These two men were from Macedonia and were traveling with Paul.) Then all the people ran to the stadium.

Romans 5:11

And not only will we be saved, but we are also very happy now. We are happy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ. It is because of Jesus that we are now God’s friends.

Romans 5:3

And we are also happy with the troubles we have. Why are we happy with troubles? Because we know that these troubles make us more patient.

2 Corinthians 4:15

All these things are for you. And so the grace (kindness) of God is being given to more and more people. This will bring more and more thanks to God for his glory.

2 Corinthians 8:11

So now finish the work \{you started\}. Then your “doing” will be equal to your “wanting to do.” Give from what you have.

2 Corinthians 8:12

If you want to give, then your gift will be accepted. Your gift will be judged by what you have, not by what you don’t have.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We are being careful so that no person will criticize us about the way we are caring for this large gift.

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know that you want to help. I have been boasting about this to the people in Macedonia. I have told them that you people in Achaia were ready to give since last year. And your wanting to give has made most of the people here ready to give also.

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God can give you more blessings than you need. Then you will always have plenty of everything. You will have enough to give to every good work.